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
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
My most important relationships were with my father and grandmother. Jimmy Cliff fathergrandmotherimportant Change image and share on social
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 balancecareerdelicate Change image and share on social
I grew up twelve miles outside of Montego Bay. In my early teens, I went to Kingston. It was like a different planet for me. In the country, people are kind. In the city, people are hard an' cold, like the concrete and steel. Jimmy Cliff baycitycold share on social
I used to do a little acting in school. It was my first love, and I really thought I would be doing it as a career. I really wanted to complete that part of my ambition. Jimmy Cliff actambitioncareer 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
