Brian Wilson Quotes

I always do get a little bit paranoid when I get a lot of attention. But I get used to it.

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• When you are clinically diagnosed with depression as a teenager, sometimes people don't understand it. You feel like you should be happy, especially when you have a very lucky upbringing, and you blame yourself.

  

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• I think that Pebble Beach is my favorite golf course to go to. I think Augusta is my favorite place to go play golf.

  

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• I always do get a little bit paranoid when I get a lot of attention. But I get used to it.

  

  Brian Wilson
  • Attention
  • Littles
  • Used