Jimmy Webb Quotes

United States, Singer-Songwriter
August 15, 1946

Jimmy Layne Webb is an American songwriter, composer, and singer. He has written numerous platinum-selling songs, including "Up, Up and Away", "By the Time I Get to Phoenix", "Wichita Lineman", "Galveston", "The Worst That Could Happen", "All I Know", and "MacArthur Park". He has had successful collaborations with Glen Campbell, Michael Feinstein, Linda Ronstadt, The 5th Dimension, Art Garfunkel, and Richard Harris.

Also known as Composer

Songwriting is Hell on Earth. If it isn't, then you're doing it wrong.

Jimmy Webb
- Earth
- Hell
- Songwriting
America's criminal justice system has deteriorated to the point that it is a national disgrace.

Jimmy Webb

The people who are making money are the ones who are writing and singing their own songs.

Jimmy Webb
- Writing
- Singing
- Songs
The creative processes are so mysterious.

Jimmy Webb
I like words. I like the way they clash around together and bang up against each other, especially in songs.

Jimmy Webb
- Together
- Words
- Songs
What has worked before is never as good as something that has never been tried before, even if it doesn't work.

Jimmy Webb
- Good
- Work
- Before
You reach a certain point in your life where they things you do and say do make a difference.

Jimmy Webb
- Life
- Difference
- Point
We as songwriters are in the same position as a professional fisherman. Our fishing grounds are kind of fished out.

Jimmy Webb

In the end all that matters is climbing and pushing your personal limits. No matter the grade, if you climb something that was hard for you, then that's sick.

Jimmy Webb
- Limits
- Pushing
- Climbing
I believe strongly in inspiration, inspiration literally meaning full of the spirit. I do believe that it comes to you.

Jimmy Webb