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Singer-songwriter

Elvis Costello, born Declan Patrick MacManus, is a British singer-songwriter. He was born on August 25, 1954. Known for his unique musical style and profound lyrics, Costello is a prominent figure in the rock and pop music genres.

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Famous Elvis Costello Quotes

“The people with the most resources are the federal government. If you can invade a country halfway across the world in a matter of days, you can surely come to the aid of your own citizens in a shorter order of time.”

People Ifs World Country Matter Government Order Citizens Resources Aids Federal Government Halfway

Author:Elvis Costello

“As I walk through This wicked world Searchin' for light in the darkness of insanity, I ask myself Is all hope lost? Is there only pain and hatred, and misery? And each time I feel like this inside, There's one thing I wanna know: What's so funny 'bout Peace, Love, & Understanding?”

Knows World Feels Light Pain Asks Lost Understanding Walks Darkness One Thing Hatred Misery Insanity Wicked Darkness To Light Peace Love Wicked World

Author:Elvis Costello

“I love you more than anything in this world. I don't expect that will last.”

World Humor Funny Lasts Love You This World Love You More I Love You More

Author:Elvis Costello

“Even in a perfect world where everyone was equal. I'd still own the film rights and be working on the sequel.”

World Stills Film Perfect Rights Equal A Perfect World

Author:Elvis Costello

“What do we care, if the world is a joke? We'll give it a big kiss, we'll give it a poke. Death wears a big hat cause he's a big bloke.”

Ifs World Giving Bigs Care Death Causes Kissing Jokes Hats Poke Blokes

Author:Elvis Costello

“Don't start me talking, I could talk all night. My mind goes sleepwalking while I'm putting the world right.”

World Mind Night Peace Interest Talking Special Activism All Night Special Interests Sleepwalking

Book:Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink Deluxe

Source: Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink Deluxe

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Born: August 25, 1954
Known for: Singer-songwriter
Quotes: 162

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