Wynton Marsalis Quotes

When I first came to New York everybody on the scene would treat me like I could play, but I couldn't.

Wynton Marsalis

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New YorkMeTreatPlayNewFirst

It seems strange that bears, so fond of all sorts of flesh, running the risks of guns and fires and poison, should never attack men except in defense of their young. How easily and safely a bear could pick us up as we lie asleep! Only wolves and tigers seem to have learned to hunt man for food, and perhaps sharks and crocodiles.

John Muir

FoodMenLieManRisksWolves

Being born into the Royal Family is like being born into a mental asylum. Marrying into it is not something to be taken lightly.

John Lydon

FamilyBornRoyalMentalSomething

The first treasure California began to surrender after the Gold Rush as the oldest: her land.

John Jakes

GoldTreasureSurrenderLandFirst

I would say national security is work in progress.

Jeb Bush

WorkProgressSecuritySayWould

I've become an animal rights activist.

Steve Wynn

AnimalBecomeRightsAnimal Rights

I'm starting to play all the melodies with kind of keyboard sound but playing it from the bass guitar.

Tom Jenkinson

GuitarPlayKindSoundStarting

I rarely listen to music while writing. I wish I could, but it distracts me.

Mary Roach

MusicMeWritingWishListenI Wish

Everybody has to learn for the first time.

Joshua Lederberg

TimeLearnFirst TimeFirst

I made my new album 'Colour Me Free!' in a week with my own money.

Joss Stone

MoneyMeFreeWeekNewMy Own

As an actor, the first thing you learn in drama school is you never judge.

Jason Clarke

SchoolLearnJudgeYouDramaActor

The thing about me is that I love variety. I like to try new things, and I don't want to be pinned back.

Anton du Beke

LoveNew ThingsMeBackNewWant

Let's face it - no matter how independent you are, you still have this nagging need to be desired.

Allison Anders

FaceYouIndependentMatterNeed

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