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 JONESChina’s got a billion people and a hit record over there is a million records. You know that ain’t right.
More Quincy Jones Quotes
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Whenever a woman would come too close, I would cut her off. Part of that was vindictive – but that was totally subconscious.
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It’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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Not one ounce of my self worth depends on your acceptance of me.
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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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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 only music I don’t like is bad music.
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Billy Strayhorn wrote Multicolored Blue. Billy to me is the boss of the arrangers.
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The process is the most beautiful part.
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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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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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I look back and say, “This must have been somebody else.” I am not going to tell you that when I was 4, I dreamed about all of this.
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You cannot get an A if you’re afraid of getting an F.
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I’m a great believer in letting lyrics just flow out, wherever they come from.
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I’m a tremendous believer and supporter in hip-hop and rap.
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