Quotes by Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday, born on April 7, 1915, in Philadelphia, was a trailblazing American jazz and blues singer whose emotive voice and poignant storytelling transformed the music industry. Known for her haunting interpretations of songs like "Strange Fruit," which addressed the horrors of racism, Holiday's artistry transcended her tumultuous personal struggles, including battles with addiction and a troubled upbringing. Despite these challenges, her legacy endures, influencing countless artists and earning her the title of one of the greatest vocalists in the history of jazz.

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"Sometimes it's worse to win a fight than to lose."

Billie Holiday

"A kiss that is never tasted, is forever and ever wasted."

Billie Holiday

"Don't threaten me with love, baby. Let's just go walking in the rain."

Billie Holiday

"Love is like a faucet, it turns off and on."

Billie Holiday

"Mom and Pop were just a couple of kids when they got married. He was eighteen, she was sixteen and I was three."

Billie Holiday

"No two people on earth are alike, and it's got to be that way in music or it isn't music."

Billie Holiday

"There's no damn business like show business - you have to smile to keep from throwing up."

Billie Holiday

"I never hurt nobody but myself and that's nobody's business but my own."

Billie Holiday

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