When I was 12 and started to take singing lessons from a woman, she told me that I would probably spend the rest of my life taking care of my voice. Johnny Mathis carelessonlife Change image and share on social
I really, really enjoy music and that's why I do what I do. Johnny Mathis enjoymusic Change image and share on social
In other words, the celebrity gets out of hand, and if you're not careful, you will forget what you are about - and that is you are about making music that people want to hear. Johnny Mathis carefulcelebrityforget Change image and share on social
But I am very grateful for my success, and with success, of course, comes a whole lot of celebrity. Johnny Mathis celebritygratefullot Change image and share on social
I'm just one of the lucky people. I have no other reason for my longevity. Johnny Mathis longevityluckypeople Change image and share on social
It's just that some people are lucky and people still seem to enjoy the music. Johnny Mathis enjoyluckymusic Change image and share on social
When I do an album I try to find a producer that's excited about something that they want me to sing, and I check with the record company to find out what they think they can sell - which is their No. 1 priority. Johnny Mathis albumcheckcompany share on social
When you do interviews, you have to talk about yourself - and I like to find out about other people. I am so familiar with everything that I do. I've said it over and over again. I think it is boring. Johnny Mathis borefamiliarfind Change image and share on social
It's very much like opera singers. They do the same thing. The first thing in the morning and the last thing at night, the thing they think about is their voice and how to take care of it. Johnny Mathis caremorningnight Change image and share on social
Even though there's no forum for me on the radio for the kind of music I sing anymore, I am still excited about having a career where I can sing the best music in the world, and people will come and hear me because of the hit records I've had in the past. Johnny Mathis anymorecareerexcite share on social
