I used to stay up all night, roam around, drink, and carry on like everybody else. That all changed when I got… — Johnny Mathis Copy Share Image
I've had relationships with people from all over the world, but there has never been enough time in a day for me… — Johnny Mathis Copy Share Image
When I was very young, it was all, 'Here's little Johnny,' and I got stuck with it, but I prefer John. There… — Johnny Mathis Copy Share Image
My parents were over the moon when I had some success with Christmas songs because that was the time of the year… — Johnny Mathis Copy Share Image
Even though there's no forum for me on the radio for the kind of music I sing anymore, I am still excited… — 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… — Johnny Mathis Copy Share Image
I have to remember that no matter how often I perform, there are certain songs that the audience truly wants to hear,… — Johnny Mathis Copy Share Image
I thought I sounded a little like Eartha Kitt for a long time, and I didn't like it. — Johnny Mathis Copy Share Image
Every time I try to tell people things about my career, I wonder if that's the truth or something I'm fantasizing about. — Johnny Mathis Copy Share Image
I'm still going strong. I have been very blessed and still am. I love singing. Obviously, at my age, I don't tour… — Johnny Mathis Copy Share Image
There was a time when I was in the South, singing, and someone came to me before the show and said, 'There's… — Johnny Mathis Copy Share Image
I don't think about the future. It sort of will take care of itself; there's not really much that I can do… — Johnny Mathis Copy Share Image
When I was 13, I used to go to a jazz club. The owner of the club became my first business manager.… — Johnny Mathis Copy Share Image
Most of the people I hang out with who sing love it, and they just want to do it until they die.… — 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
I was a mediocre basketball player. But I was there, and I could remember the plays. And my basketball coach, after he… — Johnny Mathis Copy Share Image
People are stubborn about what they perceive to be the right thing or the wrong thing, and it takes a long time… — 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
