American - Musician | March 17, 1919 - February 15, 1965
I'm an interpreter of stories. When I perform it's like sitting down at my piano and telling fairy stories.
Nat King Cole
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People don't slip. Time catches up with them.
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The only sport I'm not interested in is horse racing. That's because I don't know the horses personally.
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I may be helping to bring harmony between people through my music.
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You've got to change with the public's taste.
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I can't bear to see myself even in movies. The feeling is complex. I can't stand the sight of myself.
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I'm in the music business for one purpose - to make money.
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Get me well so I can get on television and tell people to stop smoking.
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I'm not playing for other musicians. We're trying to reach the guy who works all day and wants to spend a buck at night. We'll keep him happy.
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Primarily I'm a meat man, although once in a while I toy with a few vegetables.
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For years the Trio did nothing but play for musicians and other hip people. We practically starved to death.
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The people who know nothing about music are the ones always talking about it.
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