“One day I will find the right words, and they will be simple.”

“The only truth is music.”

“So shut up, live, travel, adventure, bless and don't be sorry”

“Pain or love or danger makes you real again....”

“After all, a homeless man has reason to cry, everything in the world is pointed against him.”

“Aw I don't wanta go to no such thing, I just wanta drink in alleys.'... But you'll miss all that, just for some old wine.' There's wisdom in wine, goddam it!' I yelled. 'Have a shot!”

“Happy. Just in my swim shorts, barefooted, wild-haired, in the red fire dark, singing, swigging wine, spitting, jumping, running—that's the way to live. All alone and free in the soft sands...”