I have a career, which is important, but my family is the priority. First family, and then career. It’s a delicate balance. Jimmy Cliff Read Quote
In hindsight, I see the great value of family and how it moulded my life and kept me together. So now family means everything to me. Jimmy Cliff Read Quote
If I could change one thing about myself… I would try to control my generosity. Jimmy Cliff Read Quote
Basically, I’m motivated to write about sociopolitical issues as well as relationships. I think those themes have stayed with me throughout my life. Jimmy Cliff Read Quote
Christian values were important at home. Cleanliness. Don’t steal. Don’t lie. Those were the rules, and they were strictly enforced. Especially the stealing and lying. When you broke the rules, you got a beating. I always broke the rules a lot. Jimmy Cliff Read Quote
I’ve abused myself a lot over the years. But my voice is still intact – really, it’s better. Jimmy Cliff Read Quote
Someone like Katy Perry – I like her writing because I listen to music as a songwriter. I like a lot of her songs – like, ‘Firework’ is a song that I think I could write. Jimmy Cliff Read Quote
I visit studios. Just to get the feel, the smell, and see what other people are doing. Not only listening to the radio, but going to studios, greeting musicians and artists, just getting a vibe. Jimmy Cliff Read Quote
There are goals that I had set out for myself as an artist. I have accomplished some of them – becoming accepted all over the world – however, other parts of my goals have not been completed. Jimmy Cliff Read Quote