Gerry Rafferty Professions : Singer-songwriter Born : April 16, 1947 Died : January 4, 2011 Browse All Authors Top 11 quotes by Gerry Rafferty You gotta grow, you gotta learn by your mistakes; You gotta die a little everyday just to try to stay awake; When you believe there's no mountain you can climb; And if you get it wrong you'll get it right next time, next time. Gerry Rafferty everyday mistake believe This city desert makes you feel so cold. It's got so many people, but it's got no soul. Gerry Rafferty cities reality people If you fall, the truth will set you free. And when your heart can see just one thing in this life, we'll set out on the journey. Gerry Rafferty heart inspirational fall There have been periods in my life where I have experienced depression. It has been through some of my darkest moments that I have written some of my best songs. For me, singing and writing is very therapeutic. It's much more effective than taking Prozac! Gerry Rafferty singing writing song Don't blow your tomorrows, don't throw away your love. You've got to be wise as a serpent, harmless as a dove. Gerry Rafferty wise blow love-you A horse loves freedom, and the weariest old work horse will roll on the ground or break into a lumbering gallop when he is turned loose into the open. Gerry Rafferty love-freedom horse break Another crazy day where you drink the night away and forget about everything. Gerry Rafferty alcohol crazy night No use complaining, don't you worry, don't you wine. Cause if you get it wrong, you'll get it right next time. Gerry Rafferty wine worry philosophy In life, everything just happens, and I believe even before we are born that our role in life has already been determined. My main ambition is to continue to write music, which helps me to evolve in a spiritual sense and hopefully to inspire others. Gerry Rafferty me music life believe The important thing for any young singer or musician is to keep focused on becoming a better musician as opposed to becoming a bigger celebrity. Gerry Rafferty singer better focused important I've never worried about how a new release will be received. I simply try to do the best I can and leave the rest to the gods. The music industry in those terms is something I loathe and detest. It conjures up images of a gigantic factory spewing out parts of the machine. Gerry Rafferty rest new best music Similar Authors Bill Anderson singer-songwriter Bill Kaulitz singer-songwriter Bob Whitlock singer-songwriter Bob Weir singer-songwriter Brent Smith singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie singer-songwriter All Authors
