Anthem Quote by George Carlin

People need to be happy, and if a song makes them happy, that's cool.

— Derek Waters

I was the first artist to put the national anthem on the charts, and I'm thrilled.

— Jose Feliciano

There are many people that have different beliefs about politics about what the anthem means. It doesn't mean they care any less about the…

— Jozy Altidore

“If you were a country," I said, "what would your national anthem be?" I meant a pre-existing song -- "What a Wonderful World" or…

— David Levithan

I don't listen to the national anthem ironically. It's a beautiful song. I love it!

— Samantha Bee

The thing about the national anthem is that it's actually a pretty difficult song to sing for anybody.

— Kevin Olusola

A patriotic song is an emotion and you must not embarrass an audience with it, or they will hate your guts.

— Irving Berlin

Don't worry, be happy! Just like the song. So simple yet so true!

— Kristen Taekman

I don't like when songs are distinctly happy or sad.

— Alex G

I came from a military family, so there are a lot of things I think about when the anthem is playing.

— Sean Doolittle

America is a tune. It must be sung together.

— Gerald Stanley Lee

“If every citizen should recite their national anthem daily, you will develop love to serve your country better.”

— Lailah Gifty Akita