Because of the attitude of a few mental dinosaurs intent on exploiting our initial success, Brian's huge talent has never been fully appreciated in A…

- Dennis Wilson

I made a dollar a day sweeping a laundry out. Then we made a record that was number two in Los Angeles. We got so excited hearing it on the radio tha…

- Dennis Wilson

The Beach Boys are not a superstar group. The music is the superstar of the group.

- Dennis Wilson

The greatest success in life is to feel I’m something for someone; the feeling of falling in love, the newness of love.

- Dennis Wilson

[in the sleeve notes for The Beach Boys 1964 album, "All Summer Long"] They say I live a fast life. Maybe I just like a fast life. I wouldn't give it…

- Dennis Wilson

Brian was the oldest, I was in the middle and Carl was the baby. I was the troublemaker. Brian got great grades and Carl got the kind of grades I did…

- Dennis Wilson

My mom had to beg the guys to let me play. I couldn't even play the drums right - Brian had to show me.

- Dennis Wilson

My dad was a tyrant. He used to physically beat the crap out of us.

- Dennis Wilson

All I need is a big surfboard and a piano.

- Dennis Wilson