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14 quotes by Burt Bacharach

Burt Bacharach During 1972 ABC-TV special Background information Birth name Burt Freeman Bacharach Born (1928-05-12) May 12, 1928 (age 86) Kansas City, Missouri, United States Genres Pop, vocal Occupation(s) Composer, pianist, singer, songwriter Instruments Vocals, piano, keyboards Years active 1950–present Associated acts Hal David, Elvis Costello, Dionne Warwick, Dusty Springfield, Marlene Dietrich, Cilla Black, Dr. Dre, Ronan Keating...
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A small town is a place where there's no place to go where you shouldn't.

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A synonym is a word you use when you can't spell the word you first thought of.

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If Bush said just once: 'Boy. I hope you accept my apology as a country,' or showed some humanity.

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I was blown away by the standing ovation. I've had tributes before, sure, but I don't retain that feeling, and I wasn't prepared for it... →

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I've always had a problem with people who couldn't tell the truth or admit a mistake and say they're wrong.

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Knowing when to leave may be the smartest thing anyone can learn.

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Never be ashamed to write a melody that people remember.

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I started playing piano with a little band in high school. I was terrible. I thought I had absolutely no talent. I couldn't keep time. I only got... →

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Because I was small, I was getting the hell kicked out of me playing football.

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I felt alienated at school, and I never did well with girls.

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I recorded the song live in front of an orchestra, and yes, I was very moved, I was in tears.

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The music is the last thing I'm thinking about right now, in order of what's important.

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I'd met Dr Dre, he was thinking about his next album, we talked a little and he said, 'Let me give you some of these loops and see what you... →

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