Let’s not get too full of ourselves. Let’s leave space for God to come into the room.
QUINCY JONESDid you know you would become as successful as you have? Hell, no. But you know what? You were prepared, baby.
More Quincy Jones Quotes
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Not one ounce of my self worth depends on your acceptance of me.
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Music in movies is all about dissonance and consonance, tension and release.
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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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Greatness occurs when your children love you, when your critics respect you and when you have peace of mind.
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Young people should travel, and they don’t. You can’t know if you don’t go.
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You cannot get an A if you’re afraid of getting an F.
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Every day you must be able to say, I have to get up because I’m needed by someone. As long as you have that, you’re healthy.
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A song should have all the color and beauty of every rose.
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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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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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Editing while you’re writing is like strangling the baby in the crib.
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Excellence isn’t an act, it’s a habit.
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The process is the most beautiful part.
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I don’t remember feeling love.
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I’m just a musician and a record producer.
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