It's amazing how much trouble you can get in when you don't have anything else to do. Quincy Jones amazetrouble Change image and share on social
I was inspired by a lot of people when I was young. Every band that came through town, to the theater, or the dance hall. I was at every dance, every night club, listened to every band that came through, because in those days we didn't have MTV, we didn't have television. Quincy Jones bandclubdance share on social
I'm a tremendous believer and supporter in hip-hop and rap. Quincy Jones believerhiphop Change image and share on social
Every day, my daddy told me the same thing. 'Once a task is just begun, never leave it till it's done. Be the labour great or small, do it well or not at all.' Quincy Jones begindaddyday Change image and share on social
Frank Sinatra took me to a whole new planet. I worked with him until he passed away in '98. He left me his ring. I never take it off. Now, when I go to Sicily, I don't need a passport. I just flash my ring. Quincy Jones flashfrankleave share on social
I'm a great believer in letting lyrics just flow out, wherever they come from. Quincy Jones believerflowgreat Change image and share on social
I only hope that one day, America will recognize what the rest of the world already has known, that our indigenous music - gospel, blues, jazz and R&B - is the heart and soul of all popular music; and that we cannot afford to let this legacy slip into obscurity, I'm telling you. Quincy Jones affordamericablue share on social
My earliest memories are being pinned to a fence with a switchblade. Quincy Jones earlyfencememory Change image and share on social
A great song can make a terrible singer sound good, but a good singer - you put a great song on top of that, you're really in great shape! Quincy Jones goodgreatmake Change image and share on social
