Mayer Hawthorne Quotes

A collection of quotes by Mayer Hawthorne.

Mayer Hawthorne, born Andrew Mayer Cohen, is an American singer, songwriter, and producer. Born in 1979 in Michigan, Hawthorne gained recognition for his soulful voice and blend of vintage-inspired R&B and pop music. He self-released his debut album, "A Strange Arrangement," in 2009, which received critical acclaim. Throughout his career, Hawthorne has released several chart-topping albums, including "How Do You Do" and "Where Does This Door Go." Known for his smooth vocal style and retro-influenced sound, Mayer Hawthorne continues to captivate audiences with his timeless musical talent.

I consider myself to have a decent sense of humor. What's li

I consider myself to have a decent sense of humor. What's life without a sense of humor?

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I shopped at J. Crew in high school, I studied computer scie

I shopped at J. Crew in high school, I studied computer science. I was a nerd-nerd, now I'm a music-nerd.

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My dad calls me 'Mac' a lot, from 'Mike Tyson's Punch Out' -

My dad calls me 'Mac' a lot, from 'Mike Tyson's Punch Out' - Little Mac is the main character. I was obsessed. I can still beat Mike Tyson on 'Punch Out.'

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When you're a soul singer, I'm singing a lot of songs about

When you're a soul singer, I'm singing a lot of songs about love and relationships that I think a lot of girls really relate to. For whatever reason, that seems to get 'em excited. The DJ, everyone always says the DJ gets all the chicks, but that's never been my experience.

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My dad taught me to play bass. He's a bass player he still p

My dad taught me to play bass. He's a bass player he still plays in a band in Michigan to this day. He taught me to play bass when I was about 6. I used to just go to band practice with him, and whoever didn't show up for rehearsal that day, I would take their spot.

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I really love rap music. I grew up in the '80s and '90s with

I really love rap music. I grew up in the '80s and '90s with Public Enemy, N.W.A., LL Cool J - I'm a hip-hop encyclopedia. But I got kind of frustrated with the chauvinistic side of rap music, the one that makes it hard to write songs about love and relationships.

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I was really fortunate growing up to have a broad musical ed

I was really fortunate growing up to have a broad musical education. My parents listened to all kinds of music, rock, soul, Motown, jazz, Frank Sinatra, everything.

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