199 Quotes by Neil Diamond

He's really likable and sincere, and he's very easy to be with. He certainly wasn't easygoing in the studio. He's a passionate, obsessive person, like I am. But I have so much respect for the guy. He's talented, and he knows music and he brings a fresh perspective.

I'd heard of Rick for a number of years, ... He's kind of a pioneer in the music business, and he's produced so many different types of music and artists that you can't help but know about him. And you wonder, 'What the heck is this guy going to do next?' without realizing that you were what he was going to do next! I found out quickly I was comfortable with him and liked what his ideas were. It was a no-brainer: Let's give it a try and have fun . . . and tell me where to stand.

It's much harder to play myself. If I ever do a movie again, it'll be a singing serial killer.

All my songs are based on melody, which is retrieved from my Jewish heritage. Melody will always exist no matter what the rhythmic changes there are.

I've spent my whole life trying to find out who I am, so I could express that through the music.

I communicate with fans on Twitter. I enjoy the ability to impulsively write something and ship it out to the fans and fellow tweeters out there.

Each acoustic guitar has its own character and personality. On a particular day, I might pick one up and start noodling around, looking for some emotional content in the chords.

I don't pamper my voice. It's part of my body. If my body is rested and healthy, my voice is rested and healthy.

I fell in love with folk music at Surprise Lake Camp. It was the songs of Woody Guthrie and the Weavers.