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American singer (b. 1917), Birth: 12-11-1917, Death: 16-7-2008
1.
You knew after eight bars that you were hearing something just absolutely new and unique.
Jo Stafford

2.
When rock music came in, I wasn't bitter about it. I was puzzled.
Jo Stafford

3.
Songwriting is an art unto itself, not to be confused with performing.
Jo Stafford

4.
I just learned my lyrics and tried not to bump into the trumpet player. That was my philosophy.
Jo Stafford

5.
I've got a computer, but I won't go near it.
Jo Stafford

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6.
I wasn't driven. I just really loved what I did.
Jo Stafford

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The world is a pile of grunge.
Jo Stafford

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I had a very unusual contract. Most artists actually pay for their record dates and it comes out of their royalties. I paid for nothing.
Jo Stafford

Quote Topics by Jo Stafford: Suffering Songwriting Art Records Rocks Fame Grunge Tough Driven Thinking Eight Philosophy Mercy Song Confused Pay Jazz Artist Music Computer World Albums Bars Player Unique Talking
9.
Songs suffer at the mercy of the performer.
Jo Stafford

10.
I'll probably never put out another album because I'm a tough critic of my work, and I don't think I could come up to those standards any more.
Jo Stafford

11.
Whatever fame came did so not because I sought it.
Jo Stafford