Harry Connick Jr. Quotes, born Joseph Harry Fowler Connick Jr. on September 11, 1967, in New Orleans, Louisiana, is an American singer, songwriter, pianist, composer, actor, and television host whose smooth jazz, big band, and pop-R&B style has made him a beloved figure in entertainment.
With over 30 million albums sold worldwide, he’s a three-time Grammy winner, known for albums like When Harry Met Sally… (Soundtrack, 1989) and hits like “It Had to Be You.” A proud New Orleanian, his music reflects his city’s vibrant culture, while his faith, family values, and philanthropy, notably with Habitat for Humanity, shape his perspective.
These 15 quotes—sourced from his songs, interviews, posts on X, and public statements—capture his insights on music, love, faith, family, and life, showcasing his warmth, wit, and authenticity.
15 Harry Connick Jr. Quotes
- “It is really rare to find someone you really, really love and that you want to spend your life with and all that stuff that goes along with being married. I am one of those lucky people.”
- “Marriage has made me a lot happier and I’m deeply in love with my wife, and I thank God for her every day.”
- “It had to be you, wonderful you, it had to be you.” (Song, “It Had to Be You,” When Harry Met Sally… Soundtrack, 1989)
- “My Dad is my hero. He’s 85 now and he is in great health. He is handsome and strong. He has an incredible moral and ethical backbone.”
- “If I had three wishes: I want to do God’s will; I want to do God’s will; I want to do God’s will.” (Interview with Matthew Faraci, 2017)
- “I do the things I like to do. It’s sort of a bigger version of having more than one hobby. I love to play piano, sing, and act.”
- “New Orleans is my essence, my soul, my muse.” (Post on X, @VisitNewOrleans, 2022-06-30)
- “I think a dad has to make his daughter feel that he’s genuinely interested in what she’s going through.”
- “It is jazz music that called me to be a musician and I have always sang the songs that moved me the most.”
- “Life is really like that: there are certain things that are wonderful and certain things that are not so wonderful and what you are going to do about it. With grace and with dignity, move through them.”
- “I couldn’t have been luckier with my parents.”
- “I’m a natural piano player… I’ve spent my time playing scales, and I don’t necessarily want to play any faster than I play.”
- “Be kind, be humble, be great.” (Loyola University New Orleans commencement speech, 2016, quoted by @billboard, 2016-05-28)
- “‘The Christmas Song,’ by Nat King Cole, is not only a masterful performance; to me it just sounds like the holidays. I’ve never sung it, because Nat’s version is so perfect.”
- “I have no doubt that the government of this great nation will work with its people to lead New Orleans and the Gulf Coast back to an enlightened, proud, safe part of the world.”
Harry Connick Jr.’s quotes are a soulful blend of love, faith, humility, and passion for music, inspiring fans to live with purpose and cherish life’s connections. Which one resonates with you? Drop it in the comments and keep his New Orleans jazz vibe alive!
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