18+ Christopher Cross Quotes On Education, World And Suffering

Christopher Cross is an American singer-songwriter from San Antonio, Texas. He is best known for his 1979 Grammy Award-winning song "Sailing," as well as for his self-titled debut album, which won five Grammys in 1981. Cross has released nine studio albums and has had several hit singles, including "Ride Like the Wind" and "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)." Following is our collection on famous quotes by Christopher Cross on life, education, leadership.

In the tradition of the classic songwriter rooms like The Bluebird in Nashville, Strange Brew is a gift to the music community in Austin, for artists and audiences alike — Christopher Cross

If you can't play it on an acoustic guitar or a grand piano then it's not a song. — Christopher Cross

I think MTV put a huge dent in the songwriting craft. — Christopher Cross

Don't surrender to the dying light; don't take it lying down. — Christopher Cross

I think too many artists from my era tend to just stamp out a record. — Christopher Cross

I was born the son of a lawless man, always spoke my mind with a gun in my hand. — Christopher Cross

The writers that I aspire to, like Joni Mitchell and Randy Newman, they'll tell you that the work gets harder, not easier. And they set that bar for us where we're always striving to do something better than the last time, whether it's the next song or just the next line. — Christopher Cross

I'm a very private, very reclusive kind of guy. — Christopher Cross

The hurt of a love that is lost has no cure but the love of another heart. — Christopher Cross

I have a daughter, and it's a very bad message to send to my daughter that to be valid or accepted or to have value, you have to look a certain way. It's all about appearance, and not about education and not about contributing. I think we've completely lost our way. — Christopher Cross

Serengeti Trek Vacation Bible School 05, where kids are wild about God!. — Christopher Cross

All the words of wisdom sound the same. — Christopher Cross

Well, it's not far down to paradise, at least it's not for me And if the wind is right you can sail away and find tranquility. — Christopher Cross

We certainly strive for trying to make a quality record throughout, and I think that's true of all of our records. — Christopher Cross

You got to fight for quality art and equality and all the things that we're fighting for, the things we believe in. Choice and preference and all those things that we support. We don't want to give up that fight. You got to keep doing it. — Christopher Cross

Love is the light that can shine so bright. — Christopher Cross

People say, 'How's the record doing?' In the old days you'd say, 'We're at 600,000, it's doing great.' You don't say those things anymore. Those numbers are gone. — Christopher Cross

You just want to hone your craft, whatever it may be. — Christopher Cross

Life Lessons by Christopher Cross

1. Christopher Cross teaches us to stay true to our passions and never give up on our dreams, no matter how hard it may seem.
2. His story reminds us to remain humble and grateful for the successes and opportunities that come our way.
3. He also encourages us to take risks and to never be afraid to try something new, as it can often lead to great rewards.