Bobby Darin quotes

Bobby Darin was an American musician, singer, and actor known for his versatility and energetic performances. His biggest hits, such as "Mack the Knife" and "Beyond the Sea," made him a major star in the 1950s and 1960s. He is remembered for his ability to bridge pop, jazz, and rock and roll styles with charm and talent. Here are 45 of his quotes:

Any fool knows that bravado is always a cover-up for insecurity. That's the truth. And on that note, I'll say goodnight. God love you. (Bobby Darin)

My philosophy is to take one day at a time. I don't worry about the future. Tomorrow is even out of sight for me.

Bobby Darin

My family comes first. Maybe that's what makes me different from other guys.

Bobby Darin

If you don't try, if you don't do something for yourself, you won't get anywhere.

Bobby Darin

It isn't true that you live only once. You only die once. You live lots of times, if you know how.

Bobby Darin

I'm more married to Sandy now than when we were married with the legal document. We're still married as parents.

Bobby Darin

My goal is to be remembered as a human being and as a great performer.

Bobby Darin

I'm a singer who moves like a dancer.

Bobby Darin

You're either sexy or you're not. I'm very self-conscious about my physiognomy.

Bobby Darin

Just call me a family man and an actor who digs his whole scene, side interests and all. Just say I feel mighty good at the ripe old age of 27.

Bobby Darin

Everybody thinks I'm at death's door, but I'm not. There's nothing seriously wrong with me, and my heart is in 100 percent working order. Anything else you may hear is a damn lie! (Bobby Darin)

There are certain times I don't want my picture taken. If my wife's stepping out of a car and it looks like it's going to come out an indecent picture, don't I have a right to object?

Bobby Darin

Nearly everything I do is part of a master plan to make me the most important entertainer in the world.

Bobby Darin

Sure my career means a hell of a lot, but it will never come before Sandy and my son.

Bobby Darin

I don't know what it is to love the way they love-they would jump off a bridge for me. I can't do that. I can only say, I owe you.

Bobby Darin

The Democratic Party of California is ready to sponsor me. All I have to do is find the right office to run for.

Bobby Darin

I want to do drama, light comedy, the whole range.

Bobby Darin

Everybody, sooner or later, will have to go under the knife. Let's hope they make out as well as I did.

Bobby Darin

This marriage is no one's business but our own.

Bobby Darin

Who am I that I have to sing under an umbrella? These people are my fans, and if they can stand in the rain to hear me sing, I can stand in the rain.

Bobby Darin

I have worked with a great many comedians as opposed to comics, although I have worked with comics as well, I make the distinction. (Bobby Darin)

I think Flip Wilson is a brillant comedian.

Bobby Darin

It happens to the best of them. You lay off singing and your throat gets out of practice. No excuses. I blew it.

Bobby Darin

Mr. Burns comes out and flips cigar ashes on his shoes, and makes up about 90 percent of what you hear.

Bobby Darin

Show me any top entertainer or top business executive, and I'll show you a guy who has mapped out his life from the very start.

Bobby Darin

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Bobby Darin

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Occupation: American Musician
Born: May 14, 1936
Died: December 20, 1973
Quotes count: 45

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