I’m never in my life going to do a record that’s a tribute to myself. I don’t need it.
QUINCY JONESGreatness occurs when your children love you, when your critics respect you and when you have peace of mind.
More Quincy Jones Quotes
-
-
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.
QUINCY JONES -
You Make Your Mistakes To Learn How To Get To The Good Stuff.
QUINCY JONES -
China’s got a billion people and a hit record over there is a million records. You know that ain’t right.
QUINCY JONES -
Did you know you would become as successful as you have? Hell, no. But you know what? You were prepared, baby.
QUINCY JONES -
Hell, nobody knows where jazz is going to go. There may be a kid right now in Chitlin Switch, Georgia, who is going to come along and upset everybody.
QUINCY JONES -
I’ve always thought that a big laugh is a really loud noise from the soul saying, “Ain’t that the truth.”
QUINCY JONES -
My son is a hip-hop producer.
QUINCY JONES -
Not one ounce of my self worth depends on your acceptance of me.
QUINCY JONES -
I found this out over the years, that racism is a thinly veiled disguise over economics and money. It really is.
QUINCY JONES -
I learned real early why God gave us two ears and one mouth, because you’re supposed to listen twice as much as you talk.
QUINCY JONES -
I’m a tremendous believer and supporter in hip-hop and rap.
QUINCY JONES -
You cannot get an A if you’re afraid of getting an F.
QUINCY JONES -
I never felt like I had a mother.
QUINCY JONES -
I’m just a musician and a record producer.
QUINCY JONES -
I was raised in Chicago and I guess that was one of the special breeding grounds for gangsters of all colors. That was the Detroit of the gangster world. The car industry was thugs.
QUINCY JONES






