Certainly I think the election of John Kennedy and all he stood for was one that really was an inspiration.

Inspiration comes of working every day.

Let us beware of common folk, of common sense, of sentiment, of inspiration, and of the obvious.

Actually, I feel music becoming more and more important. It's a big source of inspiration. With what's going on in the world, we feel almost desperate. Music also brings you peace.

So, the combination of looking at lots of different people and how they react to each other and how they relate to each other and waiting for that inspiration is the thing that allows me to keep writing.

Inspiration doesn't really work like that - you're not looking out for it. Inspiration is something that tends to capture you rather than you capture it.

Inspiration is a farce that poets have invented to give themselves importance.

I defied nothing at all. I ignored the law because I didn't know it existed. It didn't occur to me that anyone would want to curb my inspiration.

A woman is always a mystery: one must not be fooled by her face and her hearts inspiration.