“I think the biggest influence for me is when I hear a great piece of music, whatever the style, I'm kind of inspired by that greatness and I'm inspired to try and obtain something that comes close to that greatness.” ThinkingTryingKindPiecesInfluenceStyleGreatnessInspired Author:Paul Weller
“I try to have an open ear, but at the end, it would never change direction to where I think I should go. Because if I listened to everybody else, they're thinking about what's right now or what was the last thing - they're not thinking about what's next.” IfsThinkingShouldTryingEndsLastsNextRight NowEarsNever Change Author:Paul Weller
“An artist or writer always has to move forward. All the time you're trying to improve yourself, or at least look at ways to improve things or make things better. I'm not really one to harp on previous records. I'm always looking forward to what I'm doing now, and what's ahead.” TryingMovingArtistMoving ForwardLooking ForwardImproving Yourself Author:Paul Weller
“I'd like to think that what I've written over the years and what I'm doing now means something to people. People in the street all the time are saying "love the new record" or "I love that record," this tune or that tune. It means an awful lot, or it's been a big part of their lives. As a songwriter, what else would you really want? You're trying to connect with people, people's emotions, and maybe say something about their lives or feelings. That's probably a good enough compliment to receive, really.” PeopleThinkingTryingMeanEnoughFeelingsEmotionGood EnoughCompliment Author:Paul Weller
“I was always taught as a kid that if there's anything you want in life, you've got to work towards it. I guess that sort of stayed with me, really. But also, for me, from the time I was like 10 years old, all I ever wanted to do was be in a band and make music. So to get the chance to do that, to live your dreams or wishes, I just seize it and try and run with it. I never sort of think, oh, the pressure, or it's too much. You're lucky to be doing it. It's a great gift to have, and I appreciate it.” ThinkingTryingDreamRunningKidsWishChanceLuckyAppreciate Author:Paul Weller
“I'm very, very open to experimenting with different people and trying to find different methods of writing and making music.” PeopleWritingTryingDifferentMethodDifferent Peoples Author:Paul Weller
“I'd like to think I've left something in the world. Without in any way trying to be morbid, but life is very short, and I'd like to think I'd leave some body of work that would inspire other musicians long after I've gone.” ThinkingWorldWayTryingLongBodyLife IsLeftGoneInspireMusicianMorbidInspire Others Author:Paul Weller
