Frank Zappa

I think it is good that books still exist, but they do make me sleepy.

Frank Zappa

I think that if a person doesn’t feel cynical then they’re out of phase with the 20th century. Being cynical is the only way to deal with modern civilization – you can’t just swallow it whole.

Frank Zappa

I think that if you use the so-called ‘strong words’ you’ll get your point across faster and you can save a lot of beating around the bush. Why are people so afraid of words? Sometimes the dumbest thing that gets said makes the point for you.

Frank Zappa

I write the music I like. If other people like it, fine, they can go buy the albums. And if they don’t like it, there’s always Michael Jackson for them to listen to.

Frank Zappa

If classical music is the state of the art, then the arts are in a sad state.

Frank Zappa

If your children ever find out how lame you really are, they’ll murder you in your sleep.

Frank Zappa

It isn’t necessary to imagine the world ending in fire or ice. There are two other possibilities: one is paperwork, and the other is nostalgia.

Frank Zappa

It would be easier to pay off the national debt overnight than to neutralise the long-range effects of our national stupidity

Frank Zappa

It’s a despicable thing to share your personal inner torment for money.

Frank Zappa

It’s the same mysterious exotic oriental fragrance as what the Beatles get off on.

Frank Zappa