26+ Jill Sobule Quotes On Music, Education And Melodic

Jill Sobule is an American singer-songwriter who has released nine studio albums since the early 1990s. She is best known for her 1995 hit single "I Kissed a Girl", as well as the song "Supermodel" from the soundtrack of the 1995 film Clueless. Sobule has also written and performed songs for numerous films, television shows, and other media. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Jill Sobule on love, music, life.

Top 10 Jill Sobule Quotes

1. I'm a bit of a lefty. I like the idea of art and music collectives.
2. I think Im different from a lot of singer-songwriters because some of my favorite singer-songwriters told stories. Like John Prine.
3. I'm down with the whole patron thing. Bring back the Medicis. Maybe, I'm not just a lefty, but a royalist.
4. Music teachers can either inspire or make you resent your instrument and parents in early years.
5. My mom wore the pants in the family, for sure. I always say, that I spent my childhood trying to get the love and attention of my mom, and now I can't get rid of it.
6. I am doomed or fortunate to stick to what I do best.
7. In a way, I'm not at all jaded, and still enjoy so much what I do. It's a good trick.
8. My rocking out didn't make me particularly popular with the boys or girls. It wasn't cute or feminine. I was more of a...weirdo.
9. I still have this unrealistic faith, that one day, my ship will come in. More people will discover, understand and buy my stuff.
10. I started playing the acoustic guitar for more singer-songwriter type stuff. I bet if I would have gotten more approval for my "rock playing", I might be a world class shredder.

Jill Sobule Short Quotes

• Unfortunately you can't copyright a title... bummer.
• As a musician, I have always refrained from criticizing another artist.
• When I was a kid, I wanted to be a spy detective or a rock star.
• And we laughed, at the world. They can have their diamonds, And we'll have our pearls
• I wish I had somebody to rock me to sleep.
• I would go to heaven, if I believed in heaven.

Jill Sobule Famous Quotes And Sayings

My original idea- and I still want to do it -for Pinko Records, would be to create a platform for other artists to do the same thing I did. They could create their own levels of donation and final goal. I have no idea how I would make any money on that -but I don't think like that. — Jill Sobule

When people see you have a song on MTV, they think you are doing well - but you know, the way the traditional label deal was set up, it is really hard for an artist, unless they sold a lot, to see anything. — Jill Sobule

Can you imagine a 6 year old banging all day on a drum kit. I do have photos of me in my sort of princess girly bedroom with a bad-ass sparkle set. — Jill Sobule

I have never made a cent off a record in my life. I have never recouped enough, and I never sold enough. — Jill Sobule

My older brother was the guitar player in the neighborhood band. My parents were the cool ones that had the basement for rehearsal. Rather than hang with my peers after school, I wanted to just listen to the band. More than that, I wanted to play. — Jill Sobule

When I was on the big labels, I never calculated what would make me sell more records. I just did what I did -no different than when I wrote songs for myself in high-school. — Jill Sobule

As a bit of loner, prone to melancholy, with a questionable sexuality, I found great solace in the words of-Dylan, Joni, John Prine and Leonard Cohen. The darker the better. — Jill Sobule

I've never been good at the money thing. I have had a couple of really nice but inept managers, and a business accountant that ripped me off. But I cannot totally blame my money making lameness on them. — Jill Sobule

I don't have a Madonna-sized fan base, so I can actually e-mail and talk to everyone that e-mails me, because I am totally appreciative and I like my fans! — Jill Sobule

My first instrument was the drums. Not quite sure why I quit and changed to guitar, but I'm sure my parents might have convinced me that the guitar was way better. — Jill Sobule

Life Lessons by Jill Sobule

1. Jill Sobule's work emphasizes the importance of being true to yourself and living life to the fullest, no matter what obstacles may come your way.
2. Her music is a reminder that, while it's important to take risks and push boundaries, it's also important to be aware of the consequences of our actions.
3. Through her music, she encourages us to be brave, take chances, and live authentically.