The only reason they’re out there is to see me fall into the damn orchestra pit.
BILLIE HOLIDAYSometimes it’s worse to win a fight than to lose.
More Billie Holiday Quotes
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If I’m going to sing like someone else, then I don’t need to sing at all.
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Don’t threaten me with love, baby. Let’s just go walking in the rain.
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The blues to me is like being very sad, very sick, going to church, being very happy … it’s sort of a mixed up thing. You just have to feel it.
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If nobody can learn from the past, then there’s no point in raking it up.
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You can’t copy anybody and end with anything. If you copy, it means you’re working without any real feeling.
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Sometimes it’s worse to win a fight than to lose.
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In this country, don’t forget, a habit is no damn private hell. There’s no solitary confinement outside of jail. A habit is hell for those you love. And in this country it’s the worst kind of hell for those who love you.
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There’s no damn business like show business – you have to smile to keep from throwing up.
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When Lester plays, he almost seems to be singing; one can almost hear the words.
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They think they can make fuel from horse manure – now, I don’t know if your car will be able to get 30 miles to the gallon, but it’s sure gonna put a stop to siphoning.
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All dope can do for you is kill you… the long hard way. And it can kill the people you love right along with you.
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I’m always making a comeback but nobody ever tells me where I’ve been.
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You’ve got to have something to eat and a little love in your life before you can hold still for any damn body’s sermon on how to behave.
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God has blessed you when he lets you believe in somebody.
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Somebody once said we never know what is enough until we know what’s more than enough.
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