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List of Nina Simone Quotes

Explore our hand-picked selection of 108 inspiring quotes by Nina Simone.

About Nina Simone

  • Born: February 21, 1933
  • Died: April 21, 2003
  • Occupation: Singer
    • By the time i was eight i was taking classical piano lessons and i wanted to be a concert pianist. but that didn't work out. i graduated from high school and my formal education ended.
    School Eight Piano
    I was reared in the church from the age of three. i've played piano since i was three. i performed at revivals and for my people around north carolina for several years. people around town collected money to send me to school.
    School Years Piano
    I can't stand loud guitars that make me deaf.
    Guitar Deaf Loud
    I love to travel to hear different kinds of music.
    Different Kind Different Kinds
    I don't like to go to strange places.
    Strange Places Strange
    When i choose material for an album all these songs i grew up with pour into my head.
    Song Albums Grew Up
    I can read and arrange, but i can't write.
    Writing I Can Read I Can
    I'm a nut for bach as a composer.
    Nuts Composer
    I try to swim every damn day i can, and i've learned to scuba dive and snorkel.
    Umpires Swim Trying
    If i want to take a particular form of blues somewhere else i have the equipment to do it but i never even thought of it.
    Somewhere Else Want Form
    I play piano, by ear. yes, i write songs... and good ones.
    Song Writing Play
    That's a very high goal to have, study eight hours a day to be a concert pianist.
    Eight Goal Study
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