Christine Lavin Quotes & Sayings

I've learned that when someone does something very kind and refuses payment, giving them an engraved Swiss Army knife is never refused! — Christine Lavin

I was probably the one who tattled on the class clown. To get in good with the teachers. — Christine Lavin

Like most New Yorkers I was shell-shocked immediately after 9/11 and couldn't put into words what I was feeling. — Christine Lavin

Marci Geller was a revelation! She's wonderful! — Christine Lavin

It is setting goals and trying to be a business person, but at the same time not losing sight of who you are writing songs for and what your goals are as a songwriter. So believe me, if you think I've got it down I don't it is a constant struggle. — Christine Lavin

Think it is just a matter of ... well look how long it took Shawn Colvin to reach the level that she has. Believe me, that girl has done everything except stand behind the cash register at Tower and take the money. — Christine Lavin

At the concert I'm going to crown the best looking man, Mr. Tampa. Bald men definitely have an edge. — Christine Lavin

Tikkun Olam Repair The World is simple, powerful, to the point and so professional sounding. — Christine Lavin

I was a very, very serious child ... I was valedictorian of my kindergarten and eighth-grade class. — Christine Lavin

There's a very fine line between a groove and a rut; a fine line between eccentrics and people who are just plain nuts. — Christine Lavin

The songs come along at their own pace when they are ready. — Christine Lavin

Writing a song is like playing a series of downs in football: Lots of rules, timing is crucial, lots of boundaries, lots of protective gear, lots of stopping and starting. — Christine Lavin

Well the way I ended up with my own record is that I did this concert at Wesleyan University. It was just one night and we had no thought of making a record. — Christine Lavin

Well I don't want to talk about myself, that's so rude and egotistical. — Christine Lavin

I was in a play with Julia Roberts and Paul Newman and Tony Randall. — Christine Lavin