I'm an artist. And I'm happy that I was there at the commencement of this music, this Jamaican music, to put my contribution and help to establish it.
Jimmy CliffI grew up in a condition where I could have chosen to go either way, negatively or positively. So I kind of chose to go positive and that stayed with me through my life, always have to have a positive outlook on whatever situation there is
Jimmy CliffCertain artists have a role to echo the echoes of the people and that's what I'll be doing on my next album.
Jimmy CliffIf I don't channel pain into a song, I play my guitar or play the piano or play my drums, or go swimming.
Jimmy Cliff