The Source of Creativity and the Beauty of Existence: Paul Simon's Insights

🎶Paul Simon is proud of the songs that came from a mysterious source of inspiration.

🔀He believes that he is a conduit for the music, with the songs coming through him from somewhere else.

🎵Three big examples of songs that came from a mysterious source for Paul Simon are 'The Sound of Silence,' 'Bridge Over Troubled Water,' and 'Graceland.'

🌌Paul Simon finds the beauty of the planet and the universe awe-inspiring, and if it is the work of a Creator, he is grateful.

🙏Regardless of the explanation for creation, Paul Simon is grateful for his existence and finds it an awe-inspiring experience to be alive.

What does Paul Simon consider his greatest lyrics?

—Paul Simon is proud of the songs that came from a mysterious source of inspiration.

Where does Paul Simon believe his songwriting inspiration comes from?

—He believes that he is a conduit for the music, with the songs coming through him from somewhere else.

Can you give examples of songs that came from a mysterious source for Paul Simon?

—Three big examples of songs that came from a mysterious source for Paul Simon are 'The Sound of Silence,' 'Bridge Over Troubled Water,' and 'Graceland.'

What are Paul Simon's thoughts on the existence of God?

—Paul Simon finds the beauty of the planet and the universe awe-inspiring, and if it is the work of a Creator, he is grateful.

How does Paul Simon feel about his own existence?

—Regardless of the explanation for creation, Paul Simon is grateful for his existence and finds it an awe-inspiring experience to be alive.

00:00Paul Simon discusses his favorite lyrics and songs that came from a mysterious source of inspiration.

01:21He talks about the beauty of the planet and universe, and his thoughts on the existence of a Creator.

02:42Paul Simon shares a conversation with a Tibetan llama about reincarnation.

03:19He expresses gratitude for his existence and the awe-inspiring experience of being alive.