John Mellencamp Quotes

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John Mellencamp

Profession : Musician

Birth : October 7, 1951

For me to pretend I'm the keeper of the small town mentality or that's all I'm interested in is wrong.

John Mellencamp

This cycle of make a record, tour has been going on for 20 years now. I don't even know why I do it sometimes. Do I need more money? Do I need more platinum and gold records? The only thing I can think of is ego.

John Mellencamp

There are a lot of actors who try to get records made and try to make record deals, and everybody goes, 'Ugh.' It used to be expected in the entertainment business. I mean look at Sinatra, Bing Crosby. All these guys started out as singers.

John Mellencamp

When did Jimmy Stewart not play Jimmy Stewart? When did John Wayne not play John Wayne? But that's what we like about them. When you talk about acting, you really have to respond to somebody's personality.

John Mellencamp