Michael Buble Quotes

"I was about a ten year overnight success. From 16 through 26 I moved throughout Canada and the U.S., and I did everything from theater to singing in restaurants or shopping malls, or basically anything that would help me to have that break, or take a step, or learn my craft, and I lived on my potential every day for ten years." - Michael Buble

source: Interview with Inside Thirteen (March 1, 2010)

Benny Goodman Quotes

“Whatever you do, don’t stop. Just keep on going. Because 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. But if you want to do something, you do it anyway, and handle the obstacles as they come." - Benny Goodman (advice to Glenn Miller, when he asked Benny how he managed an orchestra with such great success)

source: Interview with American Heritage Magazine (Oct/Nov, 1981)

Charles Mingus Quotes

"Had I been born in a different country or had I been born white, I am sure I would have expressed my ideas long ago. Maybe they wouldn't have been as good because when people are born free – I can't imagine it, but I've got a feeling that if it's so easy for you, the struggle and the initiative are not as strong as they are for a person who has to struggle and therefore has more to say." - Charles Mingus

Mary Lou Williams Quotes

"During the years I was with Andy Kirk we starved almost. I remember not eating for practically a month several times. But we were very, very happy because the music was so interesting, and you forgot to eat, anyway." - Mary Lou Williams

Nat King Cole Quotes

"For years the Trio did nothing but play for musicians and other hip people. We practically starved to death." - Nat King Cole

Billie Holiday Quotes

"In this country, don't forget, a habit is no damn private hell. There's no solitary confinement outside of jail. A habit is hell for those you love. And in this country it's the worst kind of hell for those who love you." - Billie Holiday