Jimmy Cliff quotes

Jimmy Cliff is a Jamaican musician, singer, and actor, recognized as one of the most influential artists in reggae music. His songs such as "The Harder They Come" and "Many Rivers to Cross" played a key role in bringing reggae to international audiences. He continues to inspire new generations with his powerful voice and social messages. Here are 11 of his quotes:

If you go out to Hollywood you'll find a lot of fantastic plastic people there in the business and a lot of people in life generally. They find it so hard to be themselves that they have to be plastic. (Jimmy Cliff)
People in the Hall of Fame tend to clap their hands and say, 'OK, I've done it all,' but for me, it was a new beginning. View quote
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If I could change one thing about myself... I would try to control my generosity. View quote
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In hindsight, I see the great value of family and how it moulded my life and kept me together. So now family means everything to me. View quote
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I have a career, which is important, but my family is the priority. First family, and then career. It's a delicate balance. View quote
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Christian values were important at home. Cleanliness. Don't steal. Don't lie. Those were the rules, and they were strictly enforced. Especially the stealing and lying. When you broke the rules, you got a beating. I always broke the rules a lot. View quote
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I visit studios. Just to get the feel, the smell, and see what other people are doing. Not only listening to the radio, but going to studios, greeting musicians and artists, just getting a vibe. View quote
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It was one of my dreams as a child, growing up in my little village with my cousins. We used to walk together, and I used to say, when you look at the world map, 'This town is there, that town is there, that river is there.' I used to say, 'One day, I'm going to travel these places.' View quote
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I've abused myself a lot over the years. But my voice is still intact - really, it's better. View quote
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I have not become the artist I believe I am. I want to become a stadium act. I'm not done at all. View quote
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People might say, 'Jimmy Cliff, you've done a lot, achieved a lot. What more can you want? (Jimmy Cliff)

Jimmy Cliff

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Occupation: Jamaican Musician
Born: April 1, 1948
Quotes count: 11