I'm probably the only one in the world you can name that's worked with Billie Holiday, Louie Armstrong, Ella, Duke, Miles, Dizzy, Ray Charles, Aretha, Michael Jackson, rappers. 'Fly Me to the Moon' was played on the moon by Buzz Aldrin. Sinatra. Paul Simon. Tony Bennett. I'm the only one.

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"For every hour of recording, have two hours of laughter in the studio"

- Quincy Jones

Balance

"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."

- Quincy Jones

Connection to Earth

"I started imagining this whole different world. It was a society of musicians, a family I hoped I could belong to one day."

- Quincy Jones

Aspirations

"You make your mistakes to learn how to get to the good stuff."

- Quincy Jones

Learning from Mistakes

"Every day, my daddy told me the same thing. 'Once a task is just begun, never leave it till it's done. Be the labour great or small, do it well or not at all.'"

- Quincy Jones

Determination

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"Big battles bring sweet victories."

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"Champions keep playing until they get it right."

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