Judy Collins Quotes

I love seeing the fans of the music that I make.

Music has always been a large part of my life, and I'm very fortunate to be able to start a career doing something I love.

I try not to shut any doors before I even get there. I like doing music. I like singing. I love all music. Music kind of goes hand in hand with acting anyway.

I love being able to sing for my job. I am blessed beyond words and I hope my fans can feel that while I'm on stage!

I get to go make music, and I get paid to do it, and this is what people love me for. I couldn't ask for anything greater, so how could I not go in the studio and make a million songs?

There's no expectations at all. Every single person that turns up to a show, you really appreciate them. Every single radio interview you do - everything.

All I ever thought about was music and being a musician.

I am thankful to all my fans and supporters out there for the overwhelming love and support. I just hope I continue to make music that is loved by everyone.

I feel very blessed we can still have a career making music.

Singing and playing have always gone hand-in-hand with me. I love 'em both equally.

I still sing because I love the sound of applause, because it's who I am, and because I still can.

The Bee Gees who are brilliant, I just love great music.

That's one of the problems with making music your business, it becomes a business. You're no longer just this kid who is a fan and going to see every show. I've been in a bar every night for the last 15 years. Going to see bands for me is work.

I mean it's funny, playing music, how of course you want it to do well, you want them to like it, but it's not competitive like an election, it's the Olympics, it's not a Formula 1 race. The Billboard charts are just to show you what people like.

What can I say? I'm just a relevant dude. It's just natural. My hunger's still there. I still keep my ear to the streets. I record every song like it's my last. I just love music. I'm blessed.

Music is for people. The word 'pop' is simply short for popular. It means that people like it. I'm just a normal jerk who happens to make music. As long as my brain and fingers work, I'm cool.

I am a musician, ya know; music is my world.

I would never take part in one of those Eighties nostalgia tours, although I've been asked many times, because it's like admitting you have nothing new to offer. As long as I can keep making music I'm happy with, and people want to come to my gigs to hear it, I'll carry on.

I love playing and working on music. It is something that I feel really lucky to be able to spend my life doing. And I don't sleep much!

Music will always be a part of my life. I love music and I don't care how many units I sell.

I want as many people as possible to hear my music. I'm happy to entertain people by being a star.

I'm a very lucky guy. I get to write music that I love, and lo and behold, people seem to really like it. I know how fortunate I am.

I want to continue to remain present and grateful each day that I get to be doing what I love. Making and performing music I believe in.

Don't get me wrong, I love my first two albums a lot.

When you sing and people want that you sing, then you can hope to be great.