Jim Morrison Quotes

I like to let each thing happen - direct it a little consciously, maybe - but just kind of follow the vibrations I get in each particular circumstance. We don't plan theatrics. We hardly ever know which set we'll play.

Jim Morrison The Doors

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• It's not a terribly original thing to say, but I love Raymond Carver. For one thing, he's fun to read out loud.

  

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• I like to let each thing happen - direct it a little consciously, maybe - but just kind of follow the vibrations I get in each particular circumstance. We don't plan theatrics. We hardly ever know which set we'll play.

  

  Jim Morrison The Doors
  • Thing
  • Direct
  • Consciously