Whenever a woman would come too close, I would cut her off. Part of that was vindictive - but that was totally subconscious.
Quincy JonesA lot of the guys were like that - Oscar Pettiford - they just took me under their wing, and that's why I automatically help young people. I just love it, because they did that for me.
Quincy JonesA person's age can be determined by the degree of pain he experiences when he comes in contact with a new idea.
Quincy JonesIt's easy to get next to music theory, especially between your peers and music classes and so forth. You just pay attention. I had a good ear, so I realized that printed music was just about reminding you what to play.
Quincy JonesI've been driven all my life by a spirit of adventure and a criminal level of optimism. I believed in my dreams because they were my only option. The people who make it to the top are addicted to their calling. You have to honor the gift God has given you. The people who get the call are the ones who'd be doing whatever it is they love, even if they weren't being paid.
Quincy Jones