Did you know you would become as successful as you have? Hell, no. But you know what? You were prepared, baby.
QUINCY JONESMy son is a hip-hop producer.
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I’d been in love before – I was always in love.
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A song should have all the color and beauty of every rose.
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It’s the attitude about life, man. Looking at the light instead of the dark. Looking at love instead of fear.
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What happens when you get a big break and you haven’t prepared yourself? That becomes the biggest mistake you’ve ever made. I see it happen all the time.
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I was the most subtle person in the world.
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A person’s age can be determined by the degree of pain he experiences when he comes in contact with a new idea.
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My dream is to put together a performance of the evolution of black music with Cirque du Soleil . I would also like to do street opera and children’s books. But even as I work toward these things, I want to simplify my life.
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Arts is just as important as military defense, you know? Emotional defense is just as important.
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Making a record is like painting a school bus with a toothbrush.
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I’m a tremendous believer and supporter in hip-hop and rap.
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I’ve always thought that a big laugh is a really loud noise from the soul saying, “Ain’t that the truth.”
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I’ve met every freak in the business.
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My earliest memories are being pinned to a fence with a switchblade.
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I don’t remember feeling love.
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Every country can be defined through their food, their music and their language. That’s the soul of a country.
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