Garth Brooks on Life, Love, and Music
By Toby Welch
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About this ebook
To say Garth Brook is a superstar is a major understatement. Brooks is the best selling solo artist in history with more than 130 million albums sold worldwide. Since he released his debut album in 1989, Garth Brooks, he has been a mainstay on country music charts.
What follows are quotes spoken by Brooks on all aspects of his life. Each quote is attributed to its original source so you can see it wasn’t pulled out of thin air. Hope you enjoy reading the gems that Brooks has shared in the past 20+ years. As a bonus, after the Brooks quotes you’ll find a smattering of quotes about Garth Brooks spoken by those in the music industry and those who know him best.
UPDATE: A revamped version of this book was published January 2019 with more content and bonus information. Search "Garth Brooks on Life, Love, and Music: 2nd Edition"
Toby Welch
After living in a dozen countries and earning an accounting degree, Toby Welch followed her dream of becoming a writer. Since penning an article in 2003 on travelling to Saudi Arabia, Toby has published over 290 articles in magazines and newspapers and another 400+ pieces online. She is addicted to the rush of creating e-books and has published 74 of them under her own name and a pseudonym. Toby finds inspiration in jazz music, impressionist artwork, and jars of Nutella.Check out the full range of her work on her website at tobywelch.ca
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Garth Brooks on Life, Love, and Music - Toby Welch
Garth Brooks on Life, Love, and Music
by Toby A. Welch
Copyright 2013 Toby A. Welch
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To say Garth Brook is a superstar is a major understatement. Brooks is the best selling solo artist in history with more than 130 million albums sold worldwide. Since he released his debut album in 1989, Garth Brooks, he has been a mainstay on country music charts.
What follows are quotes spoken by Brooks on all aspects of his life. Each quote is attributed to its original source so you can see it wasn’t pulled out of thin air. Hope you enjoy reading the gems that Brooks has shared in the past 20+ years. As a bonus, after the Brooks quotes you’ll find a smattering of quotes about Garth Brooks spoken by those in the music industry and those who know him best.
Table of Contents:
Life
Love
Music
Quotes About Garth
(The Love quotes involve not only the women in his life but also his daughters and parents.)
LIFE
This town has been very cool to us, so I get to go out and I get to go to the feed store and I get to go to the grocery store. To be honest with you, man, this isn't real life that I'm living. No matter how many trips to the grocery store you make, doing this for a living isn't real life. You've just got to grab your moments when you can and take as much from them as you can.
On living in a town near Nashville and his life. The Record, December 1994
I was a huge rock fan in high school, and because we weren't allowed to date till we were 16, I went where my older brothers went, and they weren't into country music. But I couldn't sing the stuff I liked, no way. Even now, I believe no mortal human being can get away with doing that for very long. When I heard George (Strait), it hit me all of a sudden. I loved that sound, and the way country (writers and fans) never lost the value of the lyric, the way rock did after the 1970s.
On his musical experiences and thoughts in high school and early adulthood. Toronto Star, January 1992
I don't know, man. We just follow our heart.
On where he sees his music headed. The Province, January 1992
I’m actually in the middle of taking six months off, and I’ve shaved every day for the past 2 1/2 years. I’m just giving my face a break.
On his bearded look in 1992. Calgary Herald, January 1992
I love to eat. You know, my resume, before I got my music job, when it says, you know, name your favorite hobbies. Eating and napping always was mine and never could find a job doing that. Now I finally have.
On liking to eat. Interview with Larry King, December 10, 2010
I see these things in here and all I can think of is what the hell am I doing here? It's amazing. Hopefully, time will answer that question. It always does.
On mementoes from his singing career exhibited at the Smithsonian Institution. Prince George Citizen, December 2007
I was tired after two swings. I was swinging for everything I had.
On batting practice during his stint with the New York Mets. Chatham Daily News, February 2000
You know, neither one over the other to tell you the truth. I'd just like the respect of baseball players and respect of fellow musicians. I've never been much for hardware.
On whether he would rather have a Grammy or an MVP award on his mantle. Espn.com, March 2004
I never really knew Hank Williams until I went to college. And I'll be damned if I didn't room with this kid from Oklahoma City who was a Hank Williams nut. Sometimes I had to wake him up and tell him that he wasn't in the '50s, but the '80s. He had a ton of Williams' stuff. And shoot, even if Hank was born 100 years from now, he'd still be ahead of his time. He had a timelessness to his music that I think every artist would kill for.
On getting turned on to Hank Williams when he was in college at Oklahoma State University. The Province, August 1991
My Dad told me to get a real job and now when you see that it is actually paying the bills and paying for college, you can't tell your kids you can't make a living at it if they try hard enough.
On having a career that pays the bills. The Canadian Press, July 2012
Between school and sports and all the things that come with children, writing works good for me to be able to do when I have my time.
On why screenwriting appeals to him. Calgary Herald, January 2002
The only thing better than playing music is being a dad. That's the only thing better. What I am thankful for is that my mom always said it was a gift, and as long as it's going to last, it's going to last, but the day it's over, all the money in the world can't buy you another day.
On being a father. Interview with Oprah Winfrey, November 2010
The hardest thing ever for anybody that's got children is to walk away from them. You've got that bus out there, and you hear them screaming. They've got something planned, and you've got something planned.
On one of the hardest things he has ever had to do. Minneapolis Star Tribune, October