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 JONESIt’s the attitude about life, man. Looking at the light instead of the dark. Looking at love instead of fear.
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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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I was the most subtle person in the world.
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I improvised my life along the way – I just moved step-by-step. And I knew that if I got better, something would happen.
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They say a blind hog will find the acorn one day.
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Editing while you’re writing is like strangling the baby in the crib.
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Prince a true artist in every sense of the world. Gone way too soon.
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Not one ounce of my self worth depends on your acceptance of me.
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Excellence isn’t an act, it’s a habit.
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I started imagining this whole different world. It was a society of musicians, a family I hoped I could belong to one day.
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I’m a tremendous believer and supporter in hip-hop and rap.
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My earliest memories are being pinned to a fence with a switchblade.
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It’s easy to get next to music theory, especially between your peers and music classes and so forth. You just pay attention. I had a good ear, so I realized that printed music was just about reminding you what to play.
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The process is the most beautiful part.
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When you’re over the hill, that’s when you pick up speed.
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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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