408 Quotes by Nick Cave

'Inspiration' is a word used by people who aren't really doing anything.

The problem with books, now that I've written one, is that the idea of adaptation is so much easier than sitting down to write something new.

Film seems to be a medium designed for betrayal and violence.

All of our days are numbered. We cannot afford to be idle. To act on a bad idea is better than to not act at all, because the worth of an idea never becomes apparent until you do it.

When you're talking about rock n' roll, myth-making is what it's all about.

It's always a pleasure on a personal note for me to come back to Australia.

Writing screenplays makes me a better musician because it clears my head. After writing a movie, I go running back to music as fast as I can.

People are always surprised to see clues to my being a normal kind of guy. As if I'm somehow letting the team down.

No wonder sorrow doesn’t smile much. No wonder sadness is so sad.