450 Quotes by Tom Waits

As a kid, I did want to be an old-timer, since they were the ones with the big stories and the cool clothes. I wanted to go there. Now, I guess I want to bring that with me and go back in time.

The dog won't bite if you beat Him with a bone

I do some acting. And there's a difference between "I do some acting" and "I'm an actor."

(When asked for advice for younger musicians) "Break windows, smoke cigars, and stay up late. Tell 'em to do that, they'll find a little pot of gold.

I've been riding on the crest of a slump lately.

Some men are searching for the Holy Grail, but there ain't nothing sweeter than riding the rail. Pregnant women and Vietnam vets, beggin on the freeway, bout as hard as it gets.

They say that I have no hits and that I'm difficult to work with. And they say that like it's a bad thing.

If there's one thing you can say about mankind, there's nothing kind about man.

Not the kind of wheel you fall asleep at.