List of Donald Fagen Quotes

We have put together a list of some of the best Quotes that Written by Donald Fagen

Donald Fagen
Total Quotes 23
Randy newman seemed like an even worse singer than me. i liked ray charles, levi stubbs, jack jones, joe tex, wilson pickett.
Rays Singers Wilson
I don't think you can escape the environment we live in now.
Thinking Environment
I've never been comfortable as a lead performer, and i never wanted to be a singer, particularly.
Singers Wanted Performers
I think of steely dan as being of its time, and it may be inseparable from its time.
Thinking May Inseparable
My style is a little quirky. i can't play as fast as most professional jazz players.
Player Style Quirky
I'm starting to get older, and began to think about mortality a little more. my mother died in 2003 and that was a big shock. when your parents start to die off, that's going to be a revelation. so for me, this album - although it might sound quite cheery - is really talking about death.
Mother Thinking Talking
As jazz fans, it was amusing for us to play jazz harmonies on these big, ugly electric guitars.
Play Guitar Ugly
My writing is really intuitive. as a kid, i went to school in new jersey and hung out in new york, so the way kids used to talk got into our earlier songs.
Song New York Writing
People are usually afraid to say what's on their mind.
People Mind
I have a critical nature, in the sense that when i look at something i often look for the flaws.
Looks Flaws Critical
I like it when songs develop in some way. four minutes usually isn't enough time for something to develop musically.
Song Enough Time Four
I took some lessons as a kid but trained myself by ear. i did it the way jazz musicians used to learn years ago, which is to play records and slow them down to figure out the notes. at first i tried to imitate red garland, who was my favorite jazz pianist.
Kids Years Play
  • Born: January 10, 1948
  • Occupation: Musician
    • Embed this Author
    Copy this HTML code to link to Donald Fagen's quotes on your blog.
    HTML CODE

    Trending Author

    Kenneth Kaunda
    Kenneth Kaunda
    Steve Irwin
    Steve Irwin
    Joko Beck
    Joko Beck
    Henry Ward Beecher
    Henry Ward Beecher
    Chris Rock
    Chris Rock
    Lindsay Lohan
    Lindsay Lohan
    Category
    Information
    Inspirational
    Philosophy
    Personal Growth
    Happiness & Joy
    Life Lessons
    Success & Business
    Motivation