When you’re over the hill, that’s when you pick up speed.
QUINCY JONESI was married for 36 years but now I’m free.
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A lot of the guys were like that – Oscar Pettiford – they just took me under their wing, and that’s why I automatically help young people. I just love it, because they did that for me.
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My earliest memories are being pinned to a fence with a switchblade.
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A song should have all the color and beauty of every rose.
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I’m just a musician and a record producer.
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Not one ounce of my self worth depends on your acceptance of me.
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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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The only music I don’t like is bad music.
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Making a record is like painting a school bus with a toothbrush.
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Imagine what a harmonious world it could be if every single person, both young and old shared a little of what he is good at doing.
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I was the most subtle person in the world.
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Playing the game, and unfortunately, playing the gangster game is very profitable.
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I’d been in love before – I was always in love.
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China’s got a billion people and a hit record over there is a million records. You know that ain’t right.
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After every war, there was a significant change in the music, and I can understand how that happened. If you participate in protecting the country, you think you can be part of it, but you come back home and it’s worse than ever.
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Did you know you would become as successful as you have? Hell, no. But you know what? You were prepared, baby.
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