Steely Dan Quotes

I had trouble distinguishing art from life. I don't now, and I feel much better!
Donald Fagen

I like it when songs develop in some way. Four minutes usually isn't enough time for something to develop musically.
Donald Fagen

I think of Steely Dan as being of its time, and it may be inseparable from its time.
Donald Fagen

People are usually afraid to say what's on their mind.
Donald Fagen

When you get a groove going, time flies.
Donald Fagen 

I listen to a mixture of old jazz, contemporary, pop, some world beat stuff and various odds and ends.
Walter Becker

I'm a self-taught musician aside from what I've been able to pick up from other players.
Walter Becker

My primary influences were the best jazz players from the 50's and 60's and later some of the pop people from the same time period along with the better of the well known blues musicians.
Walter Becker