"Whenever I write a novel, music just sort of naturally slips in (much like cats do, I suppose)." ― Haruki Murakami Topic(s): Music More From Haruki Murakami "I’m a writer. I don’t support any war. That’s my principle." "You know, if you are kind of rich, the best thing is that you don’t have to think about money. The best thing you can buy with money is freedom, time. I don’t know how much I earn a year. I have no idea. I don’t know how much I pay in taxes." "I didn’t want to be a writer, but I became one. And now I have many readers, in many countries. I think that’s a miracle. So I think I have to be humble regarding this ability. I’m proud of it and I enjoy it, and it is strange to say it this way, but I respect it." More In Music "Mr. Speaker, Americans want, need, and rightfully expect Congress to protect them from the prying eyes of identity thieves and give them back control of their Social Security numbers and personal health information."― Luis Gutierrez "The imminent demise of the large record companies as gatekeepers of the world’s popular music is a good thing, for the most part."― David Byrne "But with rap music – not just N.W.A. – but rap music in general, seeing these artists wearing these team logos all the time started bringing a synergy and energy about having to rep your city, your team, everywhere and all the time."― Ice Cube