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Frank Zappa

1940 - 1993

Frank Zappa (1940–1993) was an American musician, composer, and bandleader known for his eclectic style that blended rock, jazz, and classical music. He was a prolific artist, recording over 60 albums during his career and gaining a reputation for his unique musical compositions and satirical lyrics.

  1. Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.

    Frank ZappaThe Real Frank Zappa Book, p. 128, 1989
    #deviation#progress#change

  2. There is more stupidity than hydrogen in the universe, and it has a longer shelf life.

    Frank ZappaThe Real Frank Zappa Book, p. 227, 1989
    #stupidity#universe#permanence

  3. A mind is like a parachute. It doesn't work if it is not open.

    Frank ZappaCharlie Chan at the Circus, 1936
    #mind#openness#knowledge

  4. There are more love songs than anything else. If songs could make you do something we'd all love one another.

    Frank ZappaZen Masters: The Wisdom of Frank Zappa, 2003
    #love#music#unity

  5. The nine-to-five is one of the greatest atrocities sprung upon mankind. You give your life away to a function that doesn’t interest you.

    Frank ZappaThe Real Frank Zappa Book, p. 233, 1989
    #work#existence#discontent

  6. Of course we're doing it for the money. We've always done it for the money.

    Frank Zappa200 Motels (film), 1971
    #money#honesty#motivation

  7. So many books, so little time.

    Frank ZappaThe Real Frank Zappa Book, p. 339, 1989
    #books#time#abundance