Quotes by Bobby Mcferrin

“Part of our responsibility as parents, as adults, is to set examples for children. But we have to like children in order to be really happy fulfilled adults.”

“If I can delay that [pain] for a moment and bring a little joy. . . and help them to see things a little differently, then Ill be successful.”

“If I can bring joy into the world, if I can get people to stop thinking about their pain for a moment, or the fact the tomorrow morning theyre going to get up and tell their boss off. . . then Ill be successful.”

“The true musician is to bring light into peoples hearts.”

“I like to use the audience as my color palette, my instrument.”

“Its not that I dont love the song. My songs are like my children: some you want around and some you want to send off to college as soon as possible.”

“I grew up in a time when being a musician and learning to be a musician was actually very wonderful.”

“When Im on stage by myself, I dont have to think about anything. I dont have to worry about anything because Im not responsible for anything except just opening my mouth and making sure music comes out.”

“Ive got one week left, and then Im done for a year. I havent had a sabbatical, I havent taken a year off from touring in 15 years at least.”