„I know it looks like I’m moving, but I’m standing stillEvery nerve in my body is so vacant and numbI can’t even remember what it was I came here to get away from“

— Bob Dylan
„The only way I've been practicing my whole life, to live my life is to be responsible for what I do. I don't know how to be responsible for what every black male did, I don't know. And yes, I am gonna say that I'm a thug, that's because I came from the gutter and I'm still here! I'm not saying I'm a thug because I wanna rob you or rape people and things. I'm a business man, I mean, you know I'm a business man because you find me at my places of business.“
— Tupac Shakur
„So, so what?I'm still a rock star,I got my rock moves,And I don't need you.And guess what,I'm having more fun.And now that were done,I'm gonna show you tonightI'm alright,I'm just fine.And you're a tool.So, so what?I am a rock star,I got my rock moves.And I don't want you tonight.“
— Pink (singer)
„I lean to you, numb as a fossil. Tell me I'm here.“
— Sylvia Plath
„I still feel like I'm 15 sometimes and then other times, I'm wanting to feel comfortable in my body and my skin.“
— Selena Gomez
„I may be vile and perniciousBut you can't look awayI make you think I'm deliciousWith the stuff that I sayI'm the best you can getHave you guessed me yet?I'm the slime oozin' outFrom your TV set.“
— Frank Zappa