Kevin Ayers Quotes

I think that the basic philosophy was very good. It was just be nice to each other, and don't step on other people's toes and infringe on their freedom.

England is so defined, the class system, your education. I think what was unique about the Canterbury scene.

You can’t shine if you don’t burn.

The thing about 'Soft Machine' and me was that I never considered another profession.

I can't write songs unless I am in love.

If I am not in love, nothing is meaningful to me. I have no energy.

Honestly, I just assume that whatever is going to happen to me is going to happen. There it goes: someone is there, someone isn't there. This girl is here. This food is here. I think the clever people are the ones who do a little as possible.