Jimmy Buffett Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jimmy Buffett.

Jimmy Buffett is a well-known American singer, songwriter, author, and businessman. He was born on December 25, 1946, in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Best known for his laid-back style of music, often referred to as "Gulf and Western," Buffett gained popularity in the 1970s with hits like "Margaritaville" and "Cheeseburger in Paradise."

Buffett's music draws inspiration from the beach lifestyle, tropical escapism, and leisurely living. His songs often transport listeners to a carefree world filled with palm trees, sandy beaches, and margaritas. Over the years, Buffett has released numerous albums, many of which have achieved both critical and commercial success. He has a loyal fan base known as "Parrotheads."

Aside from his music career, Buffett has also ventured into writing and has authored several best-selling books, including memoirs, novels, and children's books. His works often reflect his island lifestyle and adventurous spirit.

Beyond his artistic pursuits, Buffett has a shrewd business mind. He is the owner of the restaurant chain Margaritaville CafÃ© and has licensed his brand to various consumer products and merchandise. Additionally, he is actively involved in philanthropy and has established the Singing for Change charitable foundation, supporting environmental and social causes.

Jimmy Buffett's musical legacy and his ability to create an atmosphere of relaxation and joy have made him a beloved figure in popular culture, epitomizing the eternal desire for a carefree tropical paradise.

One of the inescapable encumbrances of leading an interestin

One of the inescapable encumbrances of leading an interesting life is that there have to be moments when you almost lose it.

I'd rather die while I'm living than live while I'm dead.

I'd rather die while I'm living than live while I'm dead.

Maybe there is another who sees life not as a flickering can

Maybe there is another who sees life not as a flickering candle but as a torch that can illuminate an undiscovered world.

Inspirational Adventure

Searching is half the fun: life is much more manageable when

Searching is half the fun: life is much more manageable when thought of as a scavenger hunt as opposed to a surprise party.

There will always be those who feel more comfortable not ven

There will always be those who feel more comfortable not venturing from the warmth of the hearth, but there are those who prefer to look out the window and wonder what is beyond the horizon.

Inspirational Adventure

Where's the church, who took the steeple, Religion's in the

Where's the church, who took the steeple, Religion's in the hands of some crazy ass people, Television preachers with bad hair and dimples, The God's honest truth is, it's not that simple

Truth God Honesty

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

Humor has bailed me out of more tight situations than I can think of. If you go with your instincts and keep your humor, creativity follows. With luck, success comes, too.

I hate to mention age, but I come from an era when we weren'

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

There's something missing in the music industry today... and

There's something missing in the music industry today... and it's music. Songs you hear don't last, it's just product fed to you by the industry.

I'm inspired by people who keep on rolling, no matter their

I'm inspired by people who keep on rolling, no matter their age.

If someone wants a piece of you, never let them pay. What yo

If someone wants a piece of you, never let them pay. What you do not give to them time takes anyway.

Some people never find it, some only pretend, but I just wan

Some people never find it, some only pretend, but I just want to live happily ever after every now and then.

If we weren't all crazy, we would go insane.

If we weren't all crazy, we would go insane.

Wrinkles will only go where the smiles have been.

Wrinkles will only go where the smiles have been.

The stores and the things like that, the business side of th

The stores and the things like that, the business side of things came out at the point when, I'd say probably in the early '70s, it looked like the year of the singer-songwriter was over, 'cause music changed in our time and the spotlight was out.

We are the people our parents warned us about.

We are the people our parents warned us about.

If we couldn't laugh, we would all go insane.

If we couldn't laugh, we would all go insane.

I'd rather die while I'm living then live while I'm dead.

I'd rather die while I'm living then live while I'm dead.

Never did I think that I became family entertainment.

Never did I think that I became family entertainment.