Duke Ellington Quotes & Sayings

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The wise musicians are those who play what they can master

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By and large, jazz has always been like the kind of a man you wouldn't want your daughter to associate with.

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Fate is being kind to me. Fate doesn't want me to be too famous too young.

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A problem is a chance for you to do your best.

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I think it was Duke Ellington who once said that we're always most pleased with our current record. I mean, you have to assume that you learn from one, and you do something better next time.

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Featured Quote: "I'm okay today. I'll be okay tomorrow. And the next day after that I'll still be okay. But in a year you will see me, I'll be amazing."

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