Too many young musicians today want to win polls before they learn their instruments.
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One way or the other, if you want to find reasons why you shouldn't keep on, you'll find 'em. The obstacles are all there; there are a million of 'em.Benny Goodman
If a guy's got it, let him give it. I'm selling music, not prejudice.
Benny Goodman
Some of the overflow audience actually sat on the stage.
Benny Goodman
After you've done all the work and prepared as much as you can, what the hell, you might as well go out and have a good time.
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Sometimes when you start losing detail, whether it's in music or in life, something as small as failing to be polite, you start to lose substance.
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