Any time you’re making a living at what you love to do, you’re blessed.
TOM PETTYBuy me a drink, sing me a song; take me as I come, cause I can’t stay long.
More Tom Petty Quotes
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I don’t treat the band like I’m above them or that they’re a hired hand for me. We’ve never worked that way. So I’m a team player. I would be very uncomfortable having to do this alone.
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I like making money like anybody else, and I’m paid well, but I think there is a point at which you can out-price your audience or your base.
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A rebel without a clue.
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She’s a good girl, crazy about Elvis, loves horses, and her boyfriend, too.
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If you’re not getting older, you’re dead.
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I’m not interested in the TV much. I quit watching the news a couple years ago and my outlook on life has gotten a whole lot better.
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You and I will meet again, When we’re least expecting it, One day in some far off place, I will recognize your face, I won’t say goodbye my friend, For you and I will meet again.
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I developed a problem with authority. Any time that authority was what I interpreted as being unjust, I stood up to it, and that became my personality.
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If you don’t run, you rust.
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You belong among the wildflowers You belong in a boat out at sea You belong with your love on your arm You belong somewhere you feel free.
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It’s funny how the music industry is enraged about the Internet and the way things are copied without being paid for. But you know why people steal the music? Because they can’t afford the music.
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I’ve got a room at the top of the world tonight. I can see everything tonight.
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I’m always having fun. Playing is fun. Music is fun.
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Yeah, the world would swing if I were king. Can I help it if I still dream time to time?
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I have never been comfortable being the front man.
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