The distance between me and Benny [Goodman], was that I was trying to play a musical thing, and Benny was trying to swing. Benny had great fingers; I'd never deny that. But listen to our two versions of 'Star Dust.' I was playing; he was swinging.
Artie ShawIf you donโt see the wonder in the most ordinary phenomenon, youโre not going to resonate very much.
Artie ShawI can't understand guys who just have to have your autograph. What do you do when you get home, take it out & look at it?
Artie Shaw