Johnny Mathis Quotes

People are stubborn about what they perceive to be the right thing or the wrong thing, and it takes a long time to filter this human condition. There's a waiting period until people catch up. But if you have patience - which it takes when someone thinks differently from you - everybody always catches up. That patience is a wonderful virtue.

My parents were over the moon when I had some success with Christmas songs because that was the time of the year that meant so much to them. They were able to see their loved ones, and it was great to hear their son's voice on the radio while they visited.

Christmas is never going to go away, and it's always going to be there. And there's always room for one more Christmas song, I think.

My mom loved my Christmas music, so I did an awful... -Johnny Mathis

My mom loved my Christmas music, so I did an awful lot of it!

I think there are a lot of people who really want to be famous, they really do. I don't. It sort of gets in the way of the everyday things that I do.

Sometimes being famous gets in the way of doing wh... -Johnny Mathis

Sometimes being famous gets in the way of doing what you want to do.

Discovering the context

This quote suggests that fame can act as a hindrance or obstacle to pursuing one's desired activities or goals. It highlights the potential limitations or challenges posed by celebrity status.

My mom and dad always tried to make Christmas special for us. We were poor, but it's funny because we had no idea.

For me, hearing my voice is sometimes a little nau... -Johnny Mathis

For me, hearing my voice is sometimes a little nauseating, especially at Christmas.

Discovering the context

Reflects on a personal aversion to hearing one's own voice, even more so during the Christmas season, perhaps due to self-criticism or embarrassment.

I always felt like what I was doing wasn't selling toys; I was making a happy sound at Christmas. When people hear something so familiar, it brings them back to a special place, and that's been meaningful for me.

Johnny Mathis Quotes

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