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
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
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
I have not become the artist I believe I am. I want to become a stadium act. I'm not done at all. Jimmy Cliff actartiststadium 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
The first thing I wanted to be was an actor, even before I wanted to be a singer, before I discovered I could sing. Jimmy Cliff actordiscoversing Change image and share on social
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 artistfeelgreet Change image and share on social
