My mother insisted that her children read.

Quote by Jimmy Buffett

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I still consider it a summer job, though. So, I try to maintain that summer...

I still consider it a summer job, though. So, I try to maintain that summer...

And I wound up in New Orleans for all those years and it was a...

And I wound up in New Orleans for all those years and it was a...

At 57, to have a No. 1 album, I wasn't expecting it.

At 57, to have a No. 1 album, I wasn't expecting it.

Quitting doesn't enter my mind.

Quitting doesn't enter my mind.

If it doesn't work out there will never be any doubt that the pleasure was...

If it doesn't work out there will never be any doubt that the pleasure was...

I sell escapism.

I sell escapism.

Where's the church, who took the steeple, Religion's in the hands of some crazy ass...

Where's the church, who took the steeple, Religion's in the hands of some crazy ass...

I hate to mention age, but I come from an era when we weren't consumed...

I hate to mention age, but I come from an era when we weren't consumed...

I always said that I wouldn't use a teleprompter, and if I start to sing...

I always said that I wouldn't use a teleprompter, and if I start to sing...

Moderation is the key so I work certain amout of time and then I take...

Moderation is the key so I work certain amout of time and then I take...

And you find as a writer there are certain spots on the planet where you...

And you find as a writer there are certain spots on the planet where you...

People who think too much before they act don't act too much.

People who think too much before they act don't act too much.

And I try to give the best bang for the buck. I love performing more...

And I try to give the best bang for the buck. I love performing more...

Phish and Dave Matthews really know their audiences and really treat them well.

Phish and Dave Matthews really know their audiences and really treat them well.

Well, I'm still here. Didn't have to go to rehab, and I'm not broke.

Well, I'm still here. Didn't have to go to rehab, and I'm not broke.

If it doesn't work out there will never be any doubt that the pleasure was...

If it doesn't work out there will never be any doubt that the pleasure was...

Humor has bailed me out of more tight situations than I can think of. If...

Humor has bailed me out of more tight situations than I can think of. If...

A mind is like a parachute. If it doesn't open, you're fucked!

A mind is like a parachute. If it doesn't open, you're fucked!

Dad needs to show an incredible amount of respect and humor and friendship toward his...

Dad needs to show an incredible amount of respect and humor and friendship toward his...

You are not angry with people when you laugh at them. Humor teaches them tolerance.

You are not angry with people when you laugh at them. Humor teaches them tolerance.