When I got my band in 1983, I knew what I had to do. If I'm going to have a big band, they're going to have to sound equally as good as what I'm used to hearing. ~Illinois Jacquet
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A man who continually laments is not heeded. ~African Proverb
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If you listen to really deep ambient records that don't move too much, very still records, long after those records are finished, you might find yourself listening for hours to the sound of the room. ~Bill Laswell
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A stumble may prevent a fall. ~English Proverb
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You rarely find someone who sings really well and who produces really well; it's a problem, and I just think it's a missing link in the music scene. ~Grimes
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Waylon Jennings and I had a lot of fun recording together. ~Willie Nelson
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Three things see no end. A flower blighted ere it bloomed. A message that was wasted. And a journey that was doomed. ~Mercedes Lackey
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Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors. ~African Proverb
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I'm a songwriter first. ~Carole King
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I never really thought about becoming a professional musician. ~John Mayall
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They said to the wolf, "For what art thou following those poor little sheep?" He replied, "The dust upon which they tread is good for poor little eyes!" ~ Arabic Proverb
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Love can neither be bought or sold, its only price is love. ~English Proverb
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I like to play music; play guitar; I love that. Play some golf in the summer. Just relax, enjoy the summer. That's nice. ~Henrik Lundqvist
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I have a folder of scraps and pieces of paper with stuff, ideas for songs from the last 25 years; just little things, maybe early songs that I finished, but didn't think they were good enough. ~Lucinda Williams
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The essence of Government is power; and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable to abuse. ~James Madison
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A kiss without a hug is like a flower without the fragrance. ~Proverb
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Working with the likes of Joseph Fiennes was just an incredible experience. ~Alice Eve
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Most people have a blank slate and can start from nothing. But for me, I had to break a bad habit that I've been doing all of my life, which is freestyle hip-hop. ~Roshon Fegan
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Before you love, learn to run through the snow leaving no footprint. ~Turkish Proverb
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I'm never in the mood to eat or drink when I get to a show. I'm just too nerved out. ~Yelawolf
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I like my raps, but I'm never too happy with some of 'em because I feel like they could be better. But every time I hear my flow on that song I wow myself. ~Tyler The Creator
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Friendship doubles our joy and divides our grief. ~Swedish Proverb
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A silent mouth is melodious. ~Irish Proverb
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Seemed to me that drumming was the best way to get close to God. ~Lionel Hampton
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People see you sing in a certain way, in a long dress, and you are put on a pedestal like you have never made a mistake in your life. ~Katherine Jenkins
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