David Byrne Quotes & Sayings

“The true face of smoking is disease, death and horror - not the glamour and sophistication the pushers in the tobacco industry try to portray.”

“Cycling can be lonely, but in a good way. It gives you a moment to breathe and think, and get away from what you're working on.”

“Sometimes it's a form of love just to talk to somebody that you have nothing in common with and still be fascinated by their presence.”

“Everything's intentional. It's just filling in the dots.”

“That's the thing about pictures: they seduce you.”

“The physical sensation of gliding with the wind in your face is exhilarating. That automatic activity of pedalling, when you have to be awake but not think too much, allows you to let subconscious thoughts bubble up, and things seem to just sort themselves out. And the adrenaline wakes you up if you weren't properly alert.”

“Deep down, I know I have this intuition or instinct that a lot of creative people have, that their demons are also what make them create.”

“To shake your rump is to be environmentally aware.”

“My favorite time of day is to get up and eat leftovers from dinner, especially spicy food.”

“Cycling is a joy and faster than many other modes of transport, depending on the time of day. It clears the head.”