American - Musician | April 12, 1940 -
It's part of life to have obstacles. It's about overcoming obstacles; that's the key to happiness.
Herbie Hancock
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Forget about trying to compete with someone else. Create your own pathway. Create your own new vision.
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Globalization means we have to re-examine some of our ideas, and look at ideas from other countries, from other cultures, and open ourselves to them. And that's not comfortable for the average person.
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It's part of my nature. I get excited when trying out new stuff, whether it be an idea or equipment. It stimulates my juices.
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It's not exclusive, but inclusive, which is the whole spirit of jazz.
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I like to be on the edge, on the cutting edge, or be into the unknown, into the territory where I have to depend on being in the moment and depending on my instincts.
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I've had a life that has taken many interesting paths. I've learned a lot from mentors who were instrumental in shaping me, and I want to share what I've learned.
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As a human being, I'm concerned about the world that I live in. So, I'm concerned about peace. I'm concerned about - about man's inhumanity to man. I'm concerned about the environment.
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I try to practice with my life.
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I'm always interested in looking forward toward the future. Carving out new ways of looking at things.
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I think risk-taking is a great adventure. And life should be full of adventures.
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One of the most important functions of jazz has been to encourage a hope for freedom, for people living in situations of intolerance or struggle.
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