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13 quotes by Jimmy Webb

James Layne "Jimmy" Webb (born August 15, 1946) is an American songwriter, composer, and singer. He has written numerous platinum-selling songs, including "Up, Up and Away", "By the Time I Get to Phoenix", "Wichita Lineman", "Galveston", "The Worst That Could Happen", "All I Know", and "MacArthur Park". He has had successful collaborations with The 5th Dimension, Glen Campbell, Richard Harris, and Art Garfunkel. In addition, his compositions...
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As I've grown - dare I say it - older, I had hopes of indulging my dreams of being a sailor.

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The people who are making money are the ones who are writing and singing their own songs.

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I've been fortunate that when Frank Sinatra was in concert, he would say, 'Here's a song by a wonderful young songwriter, Jimmy... →

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I believe strongly in inspiration, inspiration literally meaning 'full of the spirit.' I do believe that it comes to you.

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I think it's prima facie evidence for the existence of God because for me to grow up and actually end up working with Glen Campbell is almost... →

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When I started out, I was absolutely awful, I had no voice, I didn't have a lot of stage presence and most of the interpretive intensity that I... →

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The creative processes are so mysterious.

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I like words. I like the way they clash around together and bang up against each other, especially in songs.

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It's very hard for me to think about my songs and attribute some significance to them.

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Particularly in my early days, I did very little rewriting.

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When we go somewhere in New York, I'm known as Mr. Savini.

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You reach a certain point in your life where they things you do and say do make a difference.

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I rode all around Hollywood listening to Donna Summer, looking out the window - all by myself - just going, 'I'm number one!' It's a... →

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