If you’re looking for inspiration, look no further than the life of American broadcasting legend Dick Clark. An entrepreneur from a young age, Clark’s story is one of hard work and perseverance. Despite several setbacks throughout his career, Clark always managed to pick himself up and continue on – ultimately achieving massive success. If nothing else, his best quotes proves that anything is possible with enough determination.
Here are the strongest quotes from Dick Clark, and much more.
Born:
November 30, 1929
Died:
April 18, 2012
Education:
A.B. Davis High School
Alma Mater:
Syracuse University
Occupation:
Radio And Television Personality, Businessman, Producer
Years Active:
1945-2012
Awards:
See Awards
Website:
dickclarkproductions.com
It can be embarrassing. People come up to me and say, ‘I love your show,’ and I have no idea which one they’re talking about. — Dick Clark
Personally, I’d like to visit every corner of the earth. But I don’t know as I’ll ever be able to accomplish that. — Dick Clark
The problem is when you try to impose today’s standards on people living back then. It’s the politically correct thing to do, but it was a different era, a different country then. — Dick Clark
I keep everything. It’s one of my problems. I’m a saver. — Dick Clark
I’ve never relegated the lip–synch to a lower form of entertainment. Lip–synching is an art unto itself. A lot of people can’t do it. — Dick Clark
Now that we’ve got computers, you can pump up anything that anybody ever uttered. — Dick Clark
I played records, the kids danced, and America watched. — Dick Clark
Music is the soundtrack of your life. — Dick Clark
Last year I had a stroke. It left me in bad shape. I had to teach myself how to walk and talk all over again. It was a long hard fight. My speech is not perfect but I’m getting there. — Dick Clark
If you fall down, get up and walk again. If you can’t walk, crawl. If that idea fails, have another one It doesn’t happen by accident. It takes a lot of hard work. — Dick Clark
It’s real good to be back with you again this year. — Dick Clark
Humor is always based on a modicum of truth. have you ever heard a joke about a father–in–law — Dick Clark
Age ain’t got nothing to do with how old you are. — Dick Clark
First job I had, I was 17 years old. I was primarily the mail room boy at the radio station. An FM station. And in those days, nobody listened to FM. — Dick Clark
I’m a survivor in a business that constantly rejects you. — Dick Clark
The music of your youth stays with you throughout your life. — Dick Clark
Well, I’m using a cane, so what? So what if they shot me sitting in a wheelchair? That’s life! — Dick Clark
Rock had a huge impact. Anything that the older generation hates is usually loved by kids. Nothing much changes–that still continues today. — Dick Clark
Success is finding something you love to do, getting paid to do it and finding someone to share it with. — Dick Clark
I have accomplished my childhood dream: to be in show business. Everybody should be so lucky to have their dreams come true. I’ve been truly blessed. — Dick Clark
I had made a great deal of money, and I was proud of it. I was a capitalist. — Dick Clark
Dick Clark was an inspiration to many, and his words continue to be relevant today. We hope that these quotes have motivated you to take action and achieve your goals. If you’re looking for more inspiration, check out our courses page where we offer a variety of online training programs that can help you grow your business. With the right tools and attitude, anything is possible! Thanks for reading.