My grandmother had this high-tech security system – a rusty nail she used to lock the door.
QUINCY JONESA person’s age can be determined by the degree of pain he experiences when he comes in contact with a new idea.
More Quincy Jones Quotes
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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.
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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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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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Arts is just as important as military defense, you know? Emotional defense is just as important.
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Count Basie practically adopted me at 13. We became closer and closer and I ended up conducting for him and Sinatra.
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I’d been in love before – I was always in love.
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If you started in New York you were dealing with the biggest guys in the world. You’re dealing with Charlie Parker and all the big bands and everything. We got more experience working in Seattle.
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The act of multitrack recording is the act of arranging.
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I was married for 36 years but now I’m free.
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A song should have all the color and beauty of every rose.
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Let’s not get too full of ourselves. Let’s leave space for God to come into the room.
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It’s amazing how much trouble you can get in when you don’t have anything else to do.
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I found this out over the years, that racism is a thinly veiled disguise over economics and money. It really is.
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Not one ounce of my self worth depends on your acceptance of me.
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I was the most subtle person in the world.
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