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Singer-songwriter

Kris Kristofferson is an American singer-songwriter known for his deep voice and distinctive songwriting style. Born on June 22, 1936, he is a versatile artist in the genres of rock, country, and pop. Kris Kristofferson has achieved great success in the music industry, with hits including 'Me and Bobby McGee' and 'Sunday Morning Coming Down'.

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“There were decades I didn't play sober. I thought, Who would want to? But at some point, I decided that if it was important enough to me to keep doing it as art, I should do it with all my tools.”

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“There are points in your life, especially if you have creative ambitions, where selfishness is necessary.”

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“Johnny Cash's face belongs on Mount Rushmore...I don't write as much as I did back when I was writing songs every day. I've come to know when I've got a good one, although sometimes it takes the world awhile to catch up with me...If you're in it because you love it and you have to do it, that's the right reason. If you're in it because you want to get rich or famous, don't do it.”

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“If you're in it because you love it and you have to do it, that's the right reason. If you're in it because you want to get rich or famous, don't do it. People often say that my first years in Nashville, when I wasn't getting anything cut, were tough. Hell, those were great years.”

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“If God made anything better than women, I think he kept it for himself.”

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“If you can't get out of something, get into it.”

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“If God's got a favorite songwriter, I think it's John Prine.”

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“You don't paddle against the current, you paddle with it. And if you get good at it, you throw away the oars.”

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Born: June 22, 1936
Known for: Singer-songwriter
Quotes: 47

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