I wanted to travel the world - I don't how that idea got in my head, but I really wanted to see the world... towns, cities, countries, I wanted to see them all. Jimmy Cliff citycountryhead Change image and share on social
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 acceptaccomplishartist Change image and share on social
I've abused myself a lot over the years. But my voice is still intact - really, it's better. Jimmy Cliff abusehaveintact Change image and share on social
It was one of my dreams as a child, growing up in my little village with my cousins. We used to walk together, and I used to say, when you look at the world map, 'This town is there, that town is there, that river is there.' I used to say, 'One day, I'm going to travel these places.' Jimmy Cliff childcousinday share on social
My most important relationships were with my father and grandmother. Jimmy Cliff fathergrandmotherimportant Change image and share on social
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 beatbreakchristian share on social
With acting, you have to become someone else. That's the fun part of it for me - to step outside of yourself and become a character. I guess being Jimmy Cliff is a little bit of a character, too. Jimmy Cliff actbitecharacter Change image and share on social
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 fireworkkatylisten Change image and share on social
When I lived in the U.K., I recorded a lot of ska and rock-steady styles of Jamaican music. But people there weren't accepting it. So I began using a faster reggae beat. Jimmy Cliff acceptbeatbegin Change image and share on social
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 basicallyissuelife Change image and share on social
