Arnel Pineda Quotes

Arnel Pineda

Profession : Musician

Birth : September 5, 1967

I'm allergic to molds, cigarette smoke, smog and dust and animals' hair.

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It has been magical. I can't think of a better word to describe my journey than magical.

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We were an underprivileged family. My parents were both tailors. We got by. But we only had a few important things in our life.

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I'm a very realistic person.

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I just focus on trying to please and entertain those who have faith in my talent.

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I think I was 10 or 11 years old. I think the first song I learned about then was 'Open Arms.' Then, when I got tired of listening to 'Open Arms,' I borrowed my friend's Journey album, 'Escape,' and tried to listen to every song.

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I try to live under the radar as much as possible.

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I take small meals three times a day - Breakfast at 6 or 7 A.M., let my body digest what I eat, and then I have lunch. My last meal for the day is at around 6 P.M. No more food after that.

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Money, to me, is just a mode of transportation that I use to get around but not enough to get me where I really want to be: to a world of bliss and happiness.

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When you grow up in poverty and learn how to survive it, it's something that stays with you forever.

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I like to plan. I like to see the future.

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Next to my family in Manila, Journey is my family.

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I guess that I have nothing more to aspire for.

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I try to avoid gaining weight as much as possible because it hinders my performance onstage. Touring demands so much energy.

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When I'm not working, I spend time at home with my wife and kids and my Foundation.

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I want to tell all the dreamers out there that they should stay away from vices if they want to succeed; that they need training, guidance, and support.

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My father would make me stand on the table and make me sing. He would give me a P1 reward after every song.

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I'm short. I'm so Asian.

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When Neal Schon discovered the videos on YouTube, he tried to find my friend's e-mail address, so he found it, and he sent him an e-mail claiming that he's Mr. Neal Schon, and he's from Journey, and he's serious about getting me to San Francisco to try out as their frontman. When my friend forwarded the e-mail to me, I was just laughing.

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I've got the best gig in the world.

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