Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Quotes
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At twilight time the smog makes a rainbow.
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We haven't always been boy scouts, but we never lost sight of the music, Let me remind you that this ain't the end.
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You were the one who made things different, you were the one who took me in. You were the one thing I could count on, above all, you were my friend.
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I remember things being more clearer, at one time things were more real.
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I quit college and neglected to tell my dad.
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Nobody's intention is to ever have it fall onto the county...
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They key thing (for trainees) is preparing them to be on their own.
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I'm more interested in what I'm going to leave behind me than in making a big hit record. I've refined what I do for a long time. If getting better at it means it goes over the heads of those who only wanted to party, then so be it.
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So I started out for God knows where. I guess I'll know when I get there.
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I found myself not jumping in (to assist) as often if someone did not have that (corrections) background.
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I don't know, my music has always just come from where the wind blew me. Like where I'm at during a particular moment in time.
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And the days went by like paper in the wind. Everything changed, then changed again. It's hard to find a friend. It's hard to find a friend.
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It's funny how the music industry is enraged about the Internet and the way things are copied without being paid for. But you know why people steal the music? Because they can't afford the music.
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When you get older, your health becomes important to you, things start breaking down, you've always got a different ache or pain.
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Well, I started out down a dirty road Started out all alone And the sun went down as I crossed the hill And the town lit up, the world got still I'm learning to fly but I ain't got wings Coming down is the hardest thing Well, the good ol' days may not return And the rocks might melt and the sea may burn I'm learning to fly but I ain't got wings Coming down is the hardest thing Well, some say life will beat you down Break your heart, steal your crown So I've started out for God knows where I guess I'll know when I get there I'm learning to fly around the clouds But what goes up must come down
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Music really isn’t supposed to be perfect. It’s all about people relating to each other and doing something that’s really from the soul. It must come from the soul.
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The truth is that if you play on TV there is always a sponsor. There is no way around it. I've already passed on so much money I don't worry about it anymore.
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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.
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Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks. Some doors are opened, some roads are blocked. Sundowns are golden, then fade away. And if I never do nothing, I'll get you back someday.
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I'm so tired of being tired. Sure as night will follow day most things I worry about will never happen anyway.
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I love history, doesn't matter what era, I'm fascinated.
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The poison came in liquid, she was naked all the time.
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I want to be successful. Not just money. Just making a successful record and a successful show... I could feel successful without selling a million records.
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It's very easy to be cynical about the hall of fame. But on the other hand, it's really a beautiful thing for someone like me. I dedicated my entire life to this music.