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01Undated

I don't need time, I need a deadline.

Duke Ellington / quote

02Undated

New York is a place where the rich walk, the poor drive Cadillac's, and the beggars die of malnutrition with thousands of dollars hidden in their mattresses.

Duke Ellington / quote

03Undated

A problem is a chance for you to do your best.

Duke Ellington / quote

04Undated

I merely took the energy it takes to pout and wrote some blues.

Duke Ellington / quote

05Undated

My attitude is never to be satisfied, never enough, never.

Duke Ellington / quote

06Undated

Love is supreme and unconditional like is nice but limited.

Duke Ellington / quote

07Undated

Fate is being kind to me. Fate doesn't want me to be too famous too young.

Duke Ellington / quote

08Undated

The wise musicians are those who play what they can master.

Duke Ellington / quote

09Undated

There is hardly any money interest in art, and music will be there when money is gone.

Duke Ellington / quote

10Undated

Art is dangerous. It is one of the attractions: when it ceases to be dangerous you don't want it.

Duke Ellington / quote