As a child, all I knew was that people kept asking me to sing, and because I liked to please, I would… — Johnny Mathis Copy Share Image
I would say three-quarters of what I do depends on the sincerity of it. You can croak, but if you croak good,… — Johnny Mathis Copy Share Image
I was always a little bit afraid because I found out at a very early age that once you make a record,… — Johnny Mathis Copy Share Image
Mancini was a big part of my life. I sang a lot of his music, and he became a good buddy. — Johnny Mathis Copy Share Image
It doesn't mean a thing when others tell you you're good. You have to feel it yourself. — Johnny Mathis Copy Share Image
I'd rather starve than not have what I really want to eat. I'm good at preparation. — Johnny Mathis Copy Share Image
I had a good record company right from the beginning, and I'm still with them after all these years. I think I… — Johnny Mathis Copy Share Image
The fact that I'm not a good musician - I throw it around, tell people that - it doesn't matter that much.… — Johnny Mathis Copy Share Image
All of a sudden, I was in charge of my own decisions in the studio, and I didn't have someone to guide… — Johnny Mathis Copy Share Image
I've never been married, and I have no regrets about not starting my own family. I come from a large one, so… — Johnny Mathis Copy Share Image
The world changes. The world is completely different now from when I was growing up. Back then, you didn't say things like they say… — Johnny Mathis Copy Share Image
I've paid the price over the years, though: a lot of injuries and surgeries related to my sports career; my hips and knees took… — Johnny Mathis Copy Share Image
When you do interviews, you have to talk about yourself - and I like to find out about other people. I am so familiar… — Johnny Mathis Copy Share Image
I've found that if I limit my talking, just everyday talking, a couple of days before I have to sing, my voice is stronger.… — Johnny Mathis Copy Share Image
In other words, the celebrity gets out of hand, and if youre not careful, you will forget what you are about - and that… — Johnny Mathis Copy Share Image
As a child, all I knew was that people kept asking me to sing, and because I liked to please, I would sing. It… — Johnny Mathis Copy Share Image
The light dims a little bit as you get older and new generations come along. But it's around the holidays when I am remembered… — Johnny Mathis Copy Share Image
I think most people don't understand: I have nothing to do with that. I just open my mouth, and it comes out that way. — Johnny Mathis Copy Share Image
I love the house that I've been living in for over 40 years. I really am a homebody and I still love to play golf. — Johnny Mathis Copy Share Image
I'm really pretty much a regular person who just got very lucky. I got involved early on in my life with a lot of… — Johnny Mathis Copy Share Image
There are not so many songs written about love today like there were in the past. It's all changed, but that's why my songs… — Johnny Mathis Copy Share Image
