I’ve met every freak in the business.
QUINCY JONESI never felt like I had a mother.
More Quincy Jones Quotes
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You Make Your Mistakes To Learn How To Get To The Good Stuff.
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I was the most subtle person in the world.
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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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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.
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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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The only music I don’t like is bad music.
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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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I don’t deserve a Songwriters Hall of Fame Award. But fifteen years ago, I had a brain operation and I didn’t deserve that, either. So I’ll keep it.
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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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Playing the game, and unfortunately, playing the gangster game is very profitable.
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I’m just a musician and a record producer.
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I’ve always thought that a big laugh is a really loud noise from the soul saying, “Ain’t that the truth.”
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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.
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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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