4 Quotes by David Massengill

Stories were primarily verbal to begin with. Before there were cave paintings, stories were told over generations. We tell each other thousands of stories in the course of everyday life.

My favorite duo since Thelma and Louise. They got chops, heart, and soul stirring harmonies.

I use three main tools in writing: instinct, hard work and dumb luck. Dumb luck is missing a train and, while you wait for the next one, writing a key word, line or verse. When this happens often enough you begin to believe in Fate.

I admire the ballad form most of all. Stories are irresistible. I’ve always had a passion for stories, the endings being of particular importance.