I've listened to Jazz since I was born and always knew I'd be a Jazz singer!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Monheit felt a natural certainty about her career as a jazz singer from birth.
- In plain terms
- She knew she would be a jazz singer.
- What can you take from it?
- Follow the career path you feel naturally drawn to.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you know what you are meant to do?
Another view
Not everyone finds their path so clearly.
More from Jane Monheit
I just never doubted it [success as a professional Jazz singer], man. I could tell I was hip. It was just those other kids who didn't know, OK?
Permalink to quote #2 I tell you, when we travel with our own band and we're on the road . . . Well, I can't even believe this is work.
Permalink to quote #3 It's not so bad to live out of a suitcase. It's a really beautiful life.
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