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I think for it to be hip to be idealistic is weird, you know? I mean, even all the best rebels to me, had some sense of hope in them.
Tom PettyTom Petty I’ve never had any idea that what I like would resonate with the audience, and I’m pleasantly surprised when it does.
Tom PettyTom Petty That’s stupid. You couldn’t pay me to go. I’m not oversimplifying it. That’s what’s going on. I don’t think it would be any fun without the drugs. It’s a drug party.
Tom PettyTom Petty If you stretch your imagination, I’ll tell you all a tale, about a time when everything wasn’t up for sale.
Tom PettyTom Petty Go after what you really love and find a way to make that work for you, and then you’ll be a happy person.
Tom PettyTom Petty No matter how long you play the guitar, there’s always something else to learn.
Tom PettyTom Petty I always tell my kids, “Find something that you love and within that you’ll find some job that you can do and you’ll always be happy. You’ll go to a job that you want to go to.”
Tom PettyTom Petty A rebel without a clue.
Tom PettyTom Petty Do something you really like, and hopefully it pays the rent. As far as I’m concerned, that’s success.
Tom PettyTom Petty The poison came in liquid, she was naked all the time.
Tom PettyTom Petty I remember things being more clearer, at one time things were more real.
Tom PettyTom Petty The waiting is the hardest part.
Tom PettyTom Petty I think watching the TV news is bad for you. It is bad for your physical health and your mental health.
Tom PettyTom Petty 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.
Tom PettyTom Petty I’m not trying to be cool. I have a problem with lights. I have one eye that’s become super-sensitive to lighting, so I do wear sunglasses quite a bit.
Tom PettyTom Petty There goes your freedom of choice, there goes the last human voice.
Tom PettyTom Petty
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Don’t compare her to sunshine and roses when she’s clearly orchids and moonlight.
Melody LeeMelody Lee Oh moonlight, continue to shine on me. As you light up the sky, maybe some peace will come to me.
ShamaShama Stop counting the reasons why they should be loved and start counting the many reasons why you are the one who is worth loving.
Ayaka HaseAyaka Hase Sure, there are oceans and seas and magnificent things – but none of them are you.
L.T. PhoenixL.T. Phoenix I wish you the wildest of dreams.
Kate WestKate West The way you look at me, The way you make me feel whole, The way you make me feel safe, thats poetry to me.
Barbara GianquittoBarbara Gianquitto You cannot leave and have me too I cannot exist in two places at once-when you ask if we can still be friends.
Rupi KaurRupi Kaur Live to be happy not to impress.
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