Martin Garrix Quotes

I love acting and directed. And Jonathan loved magic. Whatever we were passionate about, our parents supported us.

My parents were very open about what kind of talent I had. They never pushed me to become an accountant because they knew that would be just absolutely ridiculous. So they were encouraging in what I am able to do with some success.

I came across a lot of young composers who have got passion but lack experience. I want to help them out.

I personally see myself as a musician in the first place. You know, I don't want to say I will be a producer and DJ for the rest of my life. I can totally see myself being in another band in five years, if that's what my heart and soul wants to do, if that's what will make me happy. I'm totally happy to just not DJ anymore.

If I wasn't performing, I wasn't alive. That's the truth. My parents had absolutely no interest in the business, but they knew it made me happy, so they said 'Go for it, girl!'

I learned from a very young age that if I pursued the things that truly excited me, that they would reward in more important ways, like happiness.

I was always taught as a kid that if there's anything you want in life, you've got to work towards it. I guess that sort of stayed with me, really. But also, for me, from the time I was, like, 10 years old, all I ever wanted to do was be in a band and make music.

My parents came to see me in a play at Eton when I was 16. And then, when I said I wanted to try for drama school, they knew there was enough passion there for them to be brave and back me.

Music was my salvation, the thing I loved most and did best. Whatever was fun, I'd go do that.

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.

When I was making beats, I don't remember thinking about doing it as a career, I just remember that every day I wanted to do it.

We want to make music, and we won't become jaded by the business aspect of what we do.

I wanted to be someone who wanted to produce music, and here I am, and I'm happy about it.

Music is where I'm still. It's where I'm focused. It's such a joy. I'd like to make it a big part of my life.

My parents are supportive of me, whatever school I go to.

Music is always my first priority.

My parents have let me do whatever I am interested in. Initially, they were apprehensive, but when they realised that filmmaking was my passion and that I was doing a good job with the short films and the recognition in 'Naalaya Iyakkunar' TV show, they supported and encouraged me.

I'm all about inspiring young musicians to get out there and express themselves through music.

I'd rather be a flop at show business than to be a success at something I didn't like.

So I went home and I told my mom that I wanted to quit and be an actress and she said, “Huh, that sounds fascinating. It’s wonderful!” And I told my father and he literally said, “I don’t care if you want to be an elephant trainer if it makes you happy.”

Im pleased to say that in telling them, and especially my parents, they told me that they love me and they support me. And for young people out there, know that thats usually what the answer is.

...we make our lives by what we love.

I don’t need the money. I don’t care if I make a dime on this. Let me make a good record.

I was always taught as a kid that if there's anything you want in life, you've got to work towards it. I guess that sort of stayed with me, really. But also, for me, from the time I was like 10 years old, all I ever wanted to do was be in a band and make music. So to get the chance to do that, to live your dreams or wishes, I just seize it and try and run with it. I never sort of think, oh, the pressure, or it's too much. You're lucky to be doing it. It's a great gift to have, and I appreciate it.

I'm very lazy, it's just that I love music and I love the things that I get to do. That's why I feel so blessed.