There's a lot about New York that is unique, and there's always a culture and a subculture going on everywhere.

- Phil Ramone

If you follow anything that I've ever done, I never stick to one thing more than one year. I'm just afraid to get typecast.

- Phil Ramone

It's important not to be afraid ego-wise to share your information.

- Phil Ramone

If an artist wants to work with me because they feel I've made some credible albums and there've been things that are long-lasting, it's because thos…

- Phil Ramone

I gotta think that one that becomes a philosophy of work, which is "no excuses."

- Phil Ramone

Don't speak if you don't have to about trivia. The time for joking comes because of the trust, and you have to earn the trust. So, I don't alibi for …

- Phil Ramone

Substance should outweigh perfection.

- Phil Ramone

Rudeness is something I just can't tolerate.

- Phil Ramone

The record producer is the music world's equivalent of a film director.

- Phil Ramone