Jimmy Quotes
One first name, several unexpected connections.
From Jimmy Cagney to Jimmy Fontana, these quotes show the Name attached to icons across acting and music that shaped someone's taste.
I have an acting crush on Gene Hackman; I have an acting crush on Tommy Lee Jones. Gary Cooper. Jimmy Cagney. Michael Gambon. Simon Russell Beale.
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Under my real name, Pepe Sosa, I recorded 'El Mundo' by Jimmy Fontana and 'Ma Vie' by Alain Barrier.
Emotion Quotes
I joined 'Meru' midstream after my co-director Jimmy Chin had already filmed the 2008 and 2011 climbs.
I want to meet Jimmy Fallon. I want to meet Kristin Chenoweth, and I want to meet Ryan Gosling.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which famous Jimmys show up in these quotes?
Jimmy Cagney, listed among a string of acting crushes, and Jimmy Fontana, whose song was covered by another artist recording under a different name.
Is one of these quotes about a personal friendship?
Yes, one simply and warmly states that Jimmy Dean was a best friend, giving the name real personal weight rather than just celebrity name-dropping.
Does a business get mentioned by the name Jimmy too?
Yes, one quote references the difficulty of making money at Jimmy John's, tying the name to work rather than fame.
What connects these otherwise unrelated Jimmy references?
Mostly coincidence of naming, but together they show how a single Name can attach to acting, music, friendship and business all at once.
Do these quotes reveal anything about the speakers themselves?
A little — the acting crushes and musical cover both hint at Identity shaped by influences the speakers admired growing up.
A heartfelt line about Jimmy Dean as a best friend adds real Familiarity to a set that otherwise leans on famous namesakes.
