"When they look back on me I want 'em to remember me not for all my wives, although I've had a few, and certainly not for any mansions or high livin' money I made and spent. I want 'em to remember me simply for my music"
- Jerry Lee Lewis
About this Quote
In this quote, Jerry Lee Lewis reveals his desire to be kept in mind not for his individual life, belongings or wealth however exclusively for his music. Regardless of having had multiple wives and living luxuriously, his main legacy and contribution to the world need to be his music. He recognizes that fame and fortune can come and go, but if he is kept in mind for his skill and artistry, it will be a long lasting effect. This quote highlights the significance of valuing one's enthusiasms and skills over product belongings and the fleeting enjoyments of fame and fortune.
This quote is written / told by Jerry Lee Lewis somewhere between September 29, 1935 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA.
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