"Being quiet and shy, I?m just trying to get by, in a world full of
push and shove". --Words of wisdom from the Gulf Coast Philosopher.
Could you tell me what book and or who wrote this?

The "Gulf Coast Philosopher" is singer/writer Jimmy Buffett (who was
born in Pascagoula, Mississippi).

The line comes from Jimmy Buffett's 1974 song, "The Wino and I Know,"
on the album "Living And Dying In 3/4 Time."

"Well the coffee is strong 
 at the Cafe Du Monde, 
 And the donuts are too hot to touch; 
 But just like a fool, when those 
 sweet goodies cool, I ate 'til I ate way too much. 
 Cause I'm livin' on things that excite me, 
 Be they pastries or lobsters or love; 
 I'm just tryin' to get by being quiet and shy, 
 In a world full of pushin' and shove."

Leo's Lyrics: The Wino And I Know 
http://www.leoslyrics.com/listlyrics.php?hid=OYdYou2IOs8%3D

My Google search strategy:

"jimmy buffett" "being quiet and shy"
://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=%22jimmy+buffett%22+%22being+quiet+and+shy%22

I hope this helps. If anything is unclear, please request
clarification; I'll be glad to offer further assistance before you
rate my answer.

Best regards,
pinkfreud

This is great!!! Thanks so much!! I thought it was familiar-- it was
just written out of text and I couldn't place it. Thanks again!!

Thank you very much for the five stars and the nice tip! I love Jimmy
Buffett, so I recognized your quote immediately. I'm glad to have been
able to help.

~pinkfreud