Duke Ellington

“You can’t write music right unless you know how the man that’ll play it plays poker.”

“New York is a place where the rich walk, the poor drive Cadillac's, and the beggars die of malnutrition with thousands of dollars hidden in their mattresses.”

“Music is my mistress, and she plays second fiddle to no one.”

“If it sounds good, it IS good.”

“There are 2 rules in life:Number 1- Never quitNumber2- Never forget rule number 1.”

“I don't need time, I need a deadline.”

“Music is the tonal reflection of beauty. ”

“Love is supreme and unconditional. Like is nice, but limited.”

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

“I merely took the energy it takes to pout and wrote some blues.”

“It doesn't mean a thing if you ain't got that swing”