Amy Winehouse

Jazz Soul Singer British 1983 – 2011

Retro soul genius whose authentic voice and style influenced contemporary music.

376 quotes

"The saddest love songs come from the happiest people"
"I don't regret anything because every moment made me who I am"
"Real talent comes from the soul, not from technique alone"
Art
"I've always been too much or too little, never just right"
"Love has the power to destroy you completely"
Love
"I'm not interested in being famous, I'm interested in being heard"
"The best thing about growing up is understanding yourself better"
"I write to make sense of the chaos in my life"
Creativity
"People want to fix me, but I'm not broken"
"I believe in the power of vulnerability"
Courage
"The world is too complicated, music is simple"
"I've never been afraid to show my emotions in my art"
"Life's too short to not say what you really feel"
"I'm not perfect, but I'm perfectly me"
"Sometimes the greatest strength is admitting you need help"
Strength
"I've learned that love and pain are two sides of the same coin"
Wisdom
"The music I make is the only legacy I care about"
"I refuse to apologize for being exactly who I am"
"Life has taught me that nothing lasts forever"
"I sing about real things, real people, and real emotions"
"The best revenge is becoming your best self"
Motivation
"I don't want to be remembered as a tragedy, but as a talent"
"Every mistake I've made has been a lesson in disguise"
"I'm grateful for every opportunity to share my music"
Gratitude
"The world needs more honesty and less judgment"
Justice
"I believe in living in the moment, not worrying about tomorrow"
"I'm not going to rehab"
Courage
"Some people think it's shameful to miss somebody. I think it's only human"
Love
"The only thing I'm addicted to is winning"
Motivation
"I don't think I'm better than anybody, but I'm not worse either"
Strength