Benny Goodman
American jazz clarinetist and bandleader
Lived from: 1909 - 1986
Category: Politics
Born: 30 may 1909 Died: 13 june 1986
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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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As soon as it was understood that we could handle things in our own way, it was the thrill of my life to walk out on that stage with people just hemming the band in.
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If a guy's got it, let him give it. I'm selling music, not prejudice.
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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.
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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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That night at Carnegie Hall was a great experience. When the thing was first put up to me I was a little dubious, not knowing just what would be expected of us.
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To this day, I don't like people walking on stage not looking good. You have to look good. If you feel special about yourself then you're going to play special.
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Too many young musicians today want to win polls before they learn their instruments.
― Benny Goodman
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