I know plenty of Hollywood kids who still struggle with being whole. Their lives are never fully their own – always in the grip of a parent who put celebrity ahead of them. – Shawn Amos
Despite all of our technological advances, content creation still requires time, inspiration, and a certain amount of sweat. There aren’t any shortcuts. You can’t write an algorithm for it. You can’t predict it. You can’t code it. – Shawn Amos
We are more than the work we perform. In fact, I’d say that our work is a mere representation of who we are underneath. – Shawn Amos
Of course, screwed up families are not the exclusive province of the famous. Still, most families get to screw up in private. – Shawn Amos
From chain gangs to folk songs to intelligent soul, America has created musicians dedicated to truth, justice, and a better American Way. – Shawn Amos
A few performances have been left out of the various Woodstock soundtracks and film edits over the years, most notably The Grateful Dead. – Shawn Amos
At the height of his popularity in 1977, Cat Stevens converted to Islam and dedicated his life to educational and philanthropic causes. – Shawn Amos
Social media is social. We’re looking to touch one heart at a time. With one great story at a time. – Shawn Amos
The same basic tools we’ve used for thousands of years to connect with people, to draw them in and to hold their attention will always work, even if we’re telling our stories 140 characters at a time. – Shawn Amos
When Woodstock ended on Monday morning, over 600 acres of garbage was left behind on Max Yasgur’s farm. It took over 400 volunteers and $100,000 to remove it all. – Shawn Amos
Every single tune you know from the 1940s until the 1970s was written, arranged, and demoed in the Brill Building. OK, maybe not every song, but writers from Benny Goodman to Lieber & Stoller to Neil Diamond all kept offices there. – Shawn Amos
My father’s very public life as Famous Amos was the opposite of that of his ex-wife, my mother Shirley, who was fighting a very private, solitary battle with mental illness. – Shawn Amos
New York City has more rock history in its 305 square miles than most of America combined. – Shawn Amos
Her makeup, hair and general quirkiness overshadow the fact that Cyndi Lauper was one the most soulful chicks to come out of the ’80s. – Shawn Amos
In the ’60s, my father, Wally Amos, had been a talent agent and a personal manager before taking a major career detour in 1975, when he opened a store selling chocolate chip cookies. – Shawn Amos
You can talk about Michael Jackson all you want, but John Hughes was the soundtrack to my 1980s life. – Shawn Amos
As a child, I experienced black culture as many people did in America: on the TV, radio, and stages. – Shawn Amos
Schizoaffective disorder is a big mental mash-up of a disease. It combines just about every disorder, from depression, delusions, and paranoia to mania, schizophrenia and hallucinations. My mother bounced between all of these regularly while raising me alone in our Hollywood home. – Shawn Amos
For years, I’ve felt like the loneliest brother on the planet. I don’t play basketball, I can’t dance, and I’d rather listen to Harry Nilsson than hip hop. – Shawn Amos
When I was growing up in L.A. in the late ’70s and early ’80s, Michael Jackson’s was the first face on TV that looked like mine. – Shawn Amos
Susan Boyle having a meltdown is not controversial. It’s human for a 48-year-old recluse to get a little wigged out when she finds herself on the world stage overnight. – Shawn Amos
My stroller of choice is the Graco Classic. It’s the ’70s Buick of strollers, bulky with a complete absence of style. There are no good lines on the Graco. Yes, it has cup holders, like any self-respecting car or stroller does these days, but the luxuries stop there. – Shawn Amos
Somewhere along the line, a concert became a variety show. It was no longer enough for four dudes to play together in front of some guitar amps. Costume changes, an army of dancers, and Broadway theatrics suddenly became standard for a ‘concert.’ – Shawn Amos
We all love to sing along with our favorite songs. We sing in the car, in the shower, and at the karaoke bar. The problem is that half the time we don’t know what we’re singing. We’re making up lyrics as we go along and hoping no one will notice. – Shawn Amos
Chrissie Hynde is the blueprint for any teenage pop star wannabe looking to have some real cred. – Shawn Amos
Brands frantically tried to compete for users’ fragmented attention, spraying content on every platform in a 24/7 race to stay relevant. – Shawn Amos
The rise of digital technology put marketers in a bind. No longer a captive audience, consumers were splitting their time across devices, social networks and websites. – Shawn Amos