10 Quotes & Sayings By Daryl Hall

Born in South Dakota, Daryl Hall moved to Boston, Massachusetts at age 12. He took an interest in music at a young age, playing violin in the church choir and attending the Berklee College of Music for one year. After graduating from high school, he moved to New York City where he worked as a waiter at the famed 21 Club before being drafted into the United States Army, serving two years active duty after being honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force Reserve Read more

Upon leaving the service, he became a well-known session drummer for producers including Quincy Jones, Andy Wallace, Mike Post, David Foster and Dr. Luke. After achieving success as a session musician, he became one of the most successful pop artists of the 1980s with his band Hall & Oates.

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I've got a sense of humor. I'm a funny guy. Daryl Hall
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Success and failure are equally surprising. Daryl Hall
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The late 20th century had just enough communication abilities to allow superstar-ness and communality to happen. It was a musical renaissance that rivals the visual one that happened in the 1400s. Daryl Hall
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I was very inspired by my mother. She was a vocal teacher and sang in a band, and my first memories of her were going out with her on the local circuit. Daryl Hall
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Chronic Lyme causes arthritis, heart problems, stroke - even death. Daryl Hall
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I love antique architecture, so if I have any indulgences, I have owned and renovated and reconstructed a lot of old houses. Daryl Hall
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If you are a superstar, or whatever you want to call yourself, a person who's had outrageous success, and you decide to go indie and tell the record companies to screw themselves? That takes a certain amount of courage. And bullheadedness, really. Daryl Hall
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Yes, I travel in unusual circles. George Osborne and his wife Frances are my cousins. Daryl Hall
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I have gone from one relationship to a marriage and stepchildren. Daryl Hall