Janis Ian Quotes

A collection of quotes by Janis Ian.

Janis Ian is an American songwriter and singer, born on April 7, 1951. Known for her folk and country-infused musical style, she gained popularity in the 1960s and 1970s with hits like "At Seventeen" and "Society's Child." Ian's music often tackles sensitive social issues and reflects her own personal experiences. Throughout her career, she has won multiple Grammy Awards and has performed for audiences worldwide. N/A

I learned the truth at seventeen, That love was meant for be

I learned the truth at seventeen, That love was meant for beauty queens, And high school girls with clear skinned smiles, Who married young and then retired.

Truth Beauty Love

At the end of the day, all you can hope for is to go on. The

At the end of the day, all you can hope for is to go on. The older I get, the more I realize that just keeping on keeping on is what life's all about.

I gave guitar lessons. I tried to join bands. My mom always

I gave guitar lessons. I tried to join bands. My mom always said it was obvious that nothing was going to stop me.

I've always been an avid reader. If I don't have a book in t

I've always been an avid reader. If I don't have a book in the car, I'll stop and pick one up just to have something to read. I don't even remember learning to read.

That's an amazing moment, the first time you hear yourself o

That's an amazing moment, the first time you hear yourself on radio. It's still thrilling.

Once you're halfway home, you know that you can probably get

Once you're halfway home, you know that you can probably get the rest of the way there.