Duke Ellington

I don't care what kind of music it is, as long as it's good.

The best way to get something done is to begin.

I never had a problem with my ego. I just had a problem with my talent.

I don't want to be a jazz musician. I want to be a musician.

I don't believe in the word 'jazz.' I believe in the word 'music.'

The only way to get a good idea is to have a lot of ideas.

I don't believe in the word 'genius.' I believe in the word 'work.'

I don't believe in the word 'talent.' I believe in the word 'practice.'

I don't believe in the word 'luck.' I believe in the word 'preparation.'

I don't believe in the word 'inspiration.' I believe in the word 'perspiration.'

I don't believe in the word 'art.' I believe in the word 'craft.'

I don't believe in the word 'masterpiece.' I believe in the word 'work in progress.'

I don't believe in the word 'perfection.' I believe in the word 'improvement.'

I don't believe in the word 'failure.' I believe in the word 'learning experience.'

I don't believe in the word 'success.' I believe in the word 'journey.'

I don't believe in the word 'retirement.' I believe in the word 'reinvention.'

I don't believe in the word 'old.' I believe in the word 'experienced.'

I don't believe in the word 'young.' I believe in the word 'potential.'

I don't believe in the word 'impossible.' I believe in the word 'challenge.'

I don't believe in the word 'enemy.' I believe in the word 'misunderstanding.'