“I think in all of the arts there are just certain people that have a gift. I think it's a certain spirituality, it's a God-given gift that just certain individuals have.” PeopleThinkingArtCertainSpiritualityIndividualGiven Author:Tony Bennett
“I have been very fortunate to have been able to make a living from what I love to do best - performing and singing for people.” PeopleHas BeensAbleSingingFortunatePerforming Author:Tony Bennett
“I am very much inspired by the great masters of entertainment: Bob Hope, George Burns, Jimmy Durante - who never thought about retiring. When people ask me if I plan to retire, I say, "Retire to what? I am doing what I love best right now!"” PeopleIfsAsksLove IsPlansMastersRight NowInspiredEntertainmentAsk MeRetiringBobJimmy Author:Tony Bennett
“The young people look great on television. They’re youthful and have a lot of zip and energy, but when you see them live, they can only do about 20 minutes because they haven’t got the training to hold an audience for an hour and a half or so.” PeopleLooksYoungEnergyHoursHalfAudienceMinutesHavensTelevisionTrainingZips Author:Tony Bennett
“I'm not the type of person who likes to look backwards. I've always felt compelled to move forward and I've never been one to dwell in the past. All the people I've met, all the places I've been, and all the things that I've done have simply been part of who I am.” PeopleLooksPersonsDonePastMovingFeltPerspectiveTypeMetsLikesWho I AmMoving ForwardBackwardsCompelledPlaces I've Been Book:The Good Life: The Autobiography Of Tony Bennett Source: The Good Life: The Autobiography Of Tony Bennett
“I've taken stuff from people, too. You know though, if you steal from one person, you're just a thief. But if you steal from everyone, that's research.” PeopleIfsKnowsPersonsStuffTakenResearchStealingThieves Author:Tony Bennett
