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The relationship with a producer and an artist is really special. It’s got to be love and respect, amazing mutual respect for each other, because that’s what makes a good record.

Quincy Jones

Every day, my daddy told me the same thing. ‘Once a task is just begun, never leave it till it’s done. Be the labour great or small, do it well or not at all.’
QUINCY JONES

Beginning Day Father Greatness Myself Small
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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Break Mistake Preparation Time Yourself
Playing the game, and unfortunately, playing the gangster game is very profitable.
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Game Play Profit
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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Book Children Dreams Music Myself Performance Simplicity Togetherness
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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Laughter Loud Myself Truth
If I don’t have a mother, I’ll let music be my mother.
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Mom Music Myself
The only music I don’t like is bad music.
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Bad Music Myself
When you’re over the hill, that’s when you pick up speed.
QUINCY JONES

Deep Fall Place Speed Yourself
The relationship with a producer and an artist is really special. It’s got to be love and respect, amazing mutual respect for each other, because that’s what makes a good record.
QUINCY JONES

Artist Goodness Love Production Relationship Respect
I’m never in my life going to do a record that’s a tribute to myself. I don’t need it.
QUINCY JONES

Life Myself Need Record Tribute
My earliest memories are being pinned to a fence with a switchblade.
QUINCY JONES

Early Memories Myself
I’m a great believer in letting lyrics just flow out, wherever they come from.
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Believe Flow Greatness Lyrics Myself
I was the most subtle person in the world.
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Myself Person World
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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Inspirational Preparation Success Yourself
The process is the most beautiful part.
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Beautiful Part Process
I was married for 36 years but now I’m free.
QUINCY JONES

Divorce Freedom Marriage Myself

The relationship with a producer and an artist is really special. It’s got to be love and respect, amazing mutual respect for each other, because that’s what makes a good record.

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