A startling presence, both vocally and visually... Off the cuff, like the whole '60's were off the cuff. An Oscar Wilde in drag who combined insight and sarcasm that was sometimes light, sometimes dark. A provocateur. ~ Paul Kantner as quoted in The Buffalo News (6 September 1991)

There is much to be said for personal violence. Even Joan Baez flattens velvet, when she sits down.

I don't like old people on a rock and roll stage. . . me included.

We are your parents' worst nightmare.

Actresses are such very dull people off the stage. We are only delightful and brilliant when we are doing what we are told to do. Off stage we are awful chumps.

Yes, he's a prick, but he sure can hit. God Almighty, that man can hit!

Jim Morrison was a well-built boy, larger than average, and young enough to maintain the engorged silent connection right through the residue of chemicals.