Jimmy Buffett’s legacy is marked by his ability to create a musical escape into a world of carefree beachside living. His unique blend of country, rock, and tropical sounds, often referred to as “gulf and western,” resonates with fans of all ages. Beyond his music, Buffett left an indelible mark through his brand, Margaritaville, which encompasses restaurants, merchandise, and a way of life centered around relaxation and fun. His influence extends to the “Parrothead” community, a devoted fan base that relishes his ethos of living in the moment and enjoying an island lifestyle.
- “It’s those changes in latitudes, changes in attitudes, nothing remains quite the same.”
- “Wrinkles will only go where the smiles have been.”
- “If life gives you limes, make margaritas.”
- “We are the people our parents warned us about.”
- “Breathe in, breathe out, move on.”
- “Searching is half the fun: life is much more manageable when thought of as a scavenger hunt as opposed to a surprise party.”
- “I’d rather die while I’m living than live while I’m dead.”
- “If it doesn’t work out there will never be any doubt that the pleasure was worth all the pain.”
- “It takes no more time to see the good side of life than to see the bad.”
- “Some of it’s magic, some of it’s tragic, but I had a good life all the way.”
- “If we weren’t all crazy, we would go insane.”
- “People who think too much before they act don’t act too much.”
- “I’m growing older but not up.”
- “Wasting away again in Margaritaville.”
- “It’s my job to be different than the rest and that’s enough reason to go for me.”
- “Indecision may or may not be my problem.”
- “I’m not sure why I do what I do. I’m not sure I know what I’m doing most of the time.”
- “Don’t try to describe the ocean if you’ve never seen it.”
- “I’d rather be on a boat with a drink on the rocks than in the drink with a boat on the rocks.”
- “You’ve got to be where it’s hot.”
- “Quitting doesn’t enter my
- “To describe my scarce leisure time in today’s terms, I always default to reading.”
- “I’m a cowboy in the boat of life.”
- “If you ever get annoyed, look at me, I’m self-employed, I love to work at nothing all day.”
- “I’m a pirate, I call the sea my home, and I don’t own the weekends, but I do own the night.”
- “I may not be old, but I have had my moments.”
- “I’m going where the weather suits my clothes
- “If I couldn’t laugh, I would all go insane.”
- “It’s been a lovely cruise, I’m sorry it’s ended.”
- “It’s a fine line between Saturday night and Sunday morning.”
- “I blew out my flip-flop, and stepped on a pop top.”
- “No shoes, no shirt, no problems.”
- “Come Monday, it’ll be all right.”
- “There’s nothing wrong with the world; it’s the people in it.”
- “I’m not on nobody’s side that’s for sure.”
- “I know it’s my own damn fault.”
- “You know, as a writer, I’m more of a listener than a writer, cuz if I hear something I will write it down.”
- “I sell escapism.”
- “I’m inspired by people who keep on rolling, no matter their age.”
- “Is it ignorance or apathy? Hey, I don’t know and I don’t care.”