Phil Lynott quotes

Phil Lynott was born in West Bromwich, England – his mother was Irish and his father Brazilian.

His parents split up, and when he was four, Lynott went to live with his grandmother in Dublin.

In 1970, Philip Parris Lynott was a founding member, lead vocalist and bassist of the band Thin Lizzy. Eric Bell played guitar and Brian Downey was on the drums.

Lynott was the leading creative force behind Thin Lizzy producing his unique mixture of poetry and rock.

Ogham, the mysterious language of the trees The Origins of the Ogham alphabet are still a mystery for many historians, but it is primarily thought to be an early form of the Irish written Language.

Lynott’s hard-living rock and roll lifestyle, and the problems in his personal life and career led to his drug and alcohol dependency.

He died at 36, on 4th January 1986, from heart failure and pneumonia the excesses of his lifestyle.

He lived life to the full – here are some of his quotes:

Phil Lynott quote. If you've got nothing but a sense of humour you will survive. Image copyright Ireland Calling

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Once you’re Irish and Catholic, you’re always Irish and Catholic. I think it’s in you. You can never disassociate yourself from it. You can acquire another accent, but it’ll always be there in your head.

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Phil Lynott quote. As I get older I get more religious. Image copyright Ireland Calling

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I still enjoy playing a guitar in front of a mirror, posing.

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Phil Lynot quote. To become wise about a subject means you must have been a fool at some time. Image copyright Ireland Calling

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Philip Lynott wishes for his future:
I’d like to think that at a certain age, I’d have written a book, have a nice little place in Howth. On Sundays I’d go down and play in the jazz band. I’d have two very exuberant daughters, one an athlete with a gold medal.

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Phil Lynott quote. I'm also very easy to recognise, the darkie in the middle jumping around with the guitar. Image copyright Ireland Calling

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As I get older I get more religious… because I’m going to die soon. The odds are more in God’s favour. I’d say it’s almost like being Irish and Catholic.

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Phil Lynott quote. Are there any girls out there with a bit of Irish in them? Are there any girls out there, who’d like a bit more Irish in them? Image copyright Ireland Calling