When I write songs, I like to write lyrics first, and I think that's different from a lot of singer-songwriters. But I heard Sammy Cahn was asked what comes first, the lyrics or the music, and he said, 'The paycheck.' — Jill Sobule Copy Share Image
People get to a certain age and success that they stop being curious. I'm still curious because I haven't really had that success. I've never done a record to catch whatever the latest sound is. It's my love of music,… — Jill Sobule Copy Share Image
When people see you have a song on MTV, they think you are doing well - but you know, the way the traditional label… — Jill Sobule Copy Share Image
I think Im different from a lot of singer-songwriters because some of my favorite singer-songwriters told stories. Like John Prine. — Jill Sobule Copy Share Image
In a way, I'm not at all jaded, and still enjoy so much what I do. It's a good trick. — Jill Sobule Copy Share Image
I started playing the acoustic guitar for more singer-songwriter type stuff. I bet if I would have gotten more approval for my "rock playing",… — Jill Sobule Copy Share Image
When I write songs, I like to write lyrics first, and I think that's different from a lot of singer-songwriters. But I heard Sammy… — Jill Sobule Copy Share Image
My mom wore the pants in the family, for sure. I always say, that I spent my childhood trying to get the love and… — Jill Sobule Copy Share Image
Music teachers can either inspire or make you resent your instrument and parents in early years. — Jill Sobule Copy Share Image
I had a brother six years older than me, so I wasn't just listening to teenybopper stuff. My brother had the cooler music, but… — Jill Sobule Copy Share Image
I'm down with the whole patron thing. Bring back the Medicis. Maybe, I'm not just a lefty, but a royalist. — Jill Sobule Copy Share Image
