I had no idea that I was ever getting into music. I did not prepare for a music career, and here I've found, out of pure luck, that I did have, not only a talent and an ear, but a passion for music. And I have it to this day. Clive Davis More Quotes by Clive Davis More Quotes From Clive Davis You've got to seize the opportunity if it is presented to you. Clive Davis business action opportunity The adage that you are either gay or straight or you are lying. Well, that's not true. Bisexuality does exist Clive Davis gay doe lying This group came on stage, Big Brother and the Holding Company, and this whirling dervish, this electrifying white soul singer was so riveting. And I'm seeing this and I said, 'My God, this is a musical revolution.' Clive Davis soul brother white It is only occasional that talent becomes genius - radiating sparks, brilliance, energy, and charismatic magnetism... such a talent was Janis Joplin. Clive Davis sparks genius energy I never stopped being attracted to women. Bisexuality is misunderstood; the adage is that you're either straight or gay or lying, but that's not my experience. To call me anything other than bisexual would be inaccurate. Clive Davis bisexual gay lying This was work (music industry) but it was the awakening to what was to become a life's passion. Clive Davis passion work life You look for stars. You look for the makeup of artists who can have long lasting careers and who could be headliners. Clive Davis makeup stars commitment I want to hear the word 'cherish' about 5 times. Clive Davis music-business cherish want I would say, from an all-around point of view, Bruce Springsteen is one of the two great poet lords of America, Bob Dylan, coming out of the music world, the two of them. Clive Davis views two america The story of Rod Stewart, the story of Carlos Santana is so inspiring to young musicians because it shows in this trendy business how long a career can last. It shows how you can soar back, regardless of age. Clive Davis careers age long The subject of bisexuality really needs much more discussion. Its a status that does exist. Clive Davis discussion doe needs It seemed like an impossible task to do full justice to all Luther classics. And yet these landmark artists have done just that. Memorable performances of wonderful songs that ensure Luther's legacy will live on forever. Clive Davis artist memorable song Of course it's heartbreaking to see the family go through this pain once again. Clive Davis entertainment My introduction of Whitney was that if there's going to be one performer for the next generation who combined the beauty and lyric phrasing of a Lena Horne with those Gospel fiery roots of an Aretha Franklin, it would be Whitney Houston. Clive Davis generation roots introduction beauty I did not develop my ear. I discovered I had an ear, and it was an accident. Clive Davis ear develop accident did You see the genius that Whitney Houston has as an interpreter of material, and you realize why genius can be applied to only a few interpretive performers. She finds meaning and depth and soulfulness in a song that often the writer and composer never really knew was there. Clive Davis never you genius song It's not for me to determine what a country artist has in common with a hip-hop artist. You go for those with long-lasting careers. And that's what I've had as my target all my life. Clive Davis my-life me you life My years with Aretha Franklin have been very special, as were the years making records with Dionne Warwick. Other highlights include working with Janis Joplin, who was the first artist I ever signed, as well as Patti Smith and Alicia Keys. Clive Davis well who artist special I had no idea what awaited me when I took a job with CBS Records, and it was a total surprise to find I had a gift and an ear for music. Clive Davis gift job me music I'm not into one-hit wonders. Clive Davis one-hit wonders
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