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Elliott Yamin Quotes

American - Musician | July 20, 1978 -

I come from a family with big hearts, so I love to put smiles on people's faces.

Family Love People Smiles Big Faces

To me, obstacles in life build character. You have to be able to overcome adversity in order to succeed and appreciate the simple things life has to offer... that's where most of my inspiration for writing and singing comes from.

Life Adversity Character Simple Me

Before 'Idol,' I was lost... Now, I've actually followed through with something. I am a better man for it!

Man I Am Better Lost Now Better Man

My dad's Israeli. He was born in Baghdad to Iraqi Jews. Then, at age two, his parents wanted to move to their homeland and he grew up in Israel. I've been there twice, once as a baby and once when I was 15.

Age Parents Baby Born Two Up

Growing up, I can remember singing along with my ma all of the time. I wouldn't say she necessarily 'taught' me how to sing, but she was definitely the first person to inspire me to sing and the first to intrigue me vocally. I've always had a natural ear for music, though.

Music Time Me Growing Up Singing

Quite frankly, I'm tired of taking insulin and pumping my stomach every three days and pricking my finger and drawing blood out of it every day - it's a tedious, meticulous, annoying disease that never goes away. And I want to get rid of it like everybody else does.

Day Tired Drawing Every Day Three

Music's something you feel. You have to feel it first before you hear it.

Music Feel You First Something Hear

I think the fact that I am living my dream and being really productive and embarking on all my lifelong aspirations is proof enough that if I can do it, anyone can. I try to tell everybody to dream big and go after their dreams.

Dreams I Am Think Enough Dream Go

I was introduced to soul music at a very young age - my mom was a soul singer.

Music Age Soul Mom Young Singer

When I was a kid, I remember trying to emulate Stevie Wonder's sound, and Donny Hathaway's sound. It's just part of who I am - I'm just a soulful kind of dude.

I Am Remember Trying Wonder Kind

I'm still Elliott Yamin. I'm still the funky white Jewish boy from Richmond, Va.

White Boy Jewish Still Funky VA

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