There are goals that I had set out for myself as an artist. I have accomplished some of them - becoming accepted all over the world - however, other parts of my goals have not been completed. Jimmy Cliff acceptaccomplishartist Change image and share on social
I've abused myself a lot over the years. But my voice is still intact - really, it's better. Jimmy Cliff abusehaveintact Change image and share on social
I have a career, which is important, but my family is the priority. First family, and then career. It's a delicate balance. Jimmy Cliff balancecareerdelicate Change image and share on social
My most important relationships were with my father and grandmother. Jimmy Cliff fathergrandmotherimportant Change image and share on social
I grew up in the church and had always questioned what they were telling me. Jimmy Cliff churchgrowquestion Change image and share on social
The first thing I wanted to be was an actor, even before I wanted to be a singer, before I discovered I could sing. Jimmy Cliff actordiscoversing Change image and share on social
With acting, you have to become someone else. That's the fun part of it for me - to step outside of yourself and become a character. I guess being Jimmy Cliff is a little bit of a character, too. Jimmy Cliff actbitecharacter Change image and share on social
I have not become the artist I believe I am. I want to become a stadium act. I'm not done at all. Jimmy Cliff actartiststadium Change image and share on social
Christian values were important at home. Cleanliness. Don't steal. Don't lie. Those were the rules, and they were strictly enforced. Especially the stealing and lying. When you broke the rules, you got a beating. I always broke the rules a lot. Jimmy Cliff beatbreakchristian share on social
The music that I represent and helped to create and establish was born in Jamaica. Jimmy Cliff bearcreateestablish Change image and share on social