Tom Waits
1949
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Quotes
Biography
Tom Waits is an American singer-songwriter, composer, and actor known for his distinctive voice and eclectic musical style. Born in 1949 in California, Waits began his music career in the 1970s, releasing a series of critically acclaimed albums that showcased his unique blend of blues, jazz, and folk influences. With a career spanning several decades, Waits has established himself as a seminal figure in the alternative music scene, earning a dedicated following for his dark and poetic lyrics.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
I'm not big on awards. They're like whipped cream. Nice but not necessary.
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I like beautiful melodies telling me terrible things.
3
You know I'd hate to be one of those guys who walks around talking about how miserable their lives are, but the last three years, things that have happened to me, I've never heard about happening to anybody. Ever. It's just been a run of the gambit. So everybody's going like that, see.
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The piano has been drinking, not me.
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I never thought I was a great singer, but I always thought I had a lot of character.