Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Sayings, and Wise Words for Daily Inspiration

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I think I've done a lot in this business, whether through screwball methods or not I don't know, that has helped other bands. I made a kind of road for them, you might say. If I raised my price, they found out about it and raised theirs. But somebody had to start it, to make the first move. You have to have the courage and confidence in your own ability. You have to know what the hell and who the hell you are in this business. Music may change, but I don't think that ever will.

Benny Goodman's Popular Quotes

One way or the other, if you want to find reasons why you shouldn’t keep on, you’ll find ‘em. The obstacles are all there; there are a million of ‘…

- Benny Goodman

Sometimes when you start losing detail, whether it's in music or in life, something as small as failing to be polite, you start to lose substance.

- Benny Goodman

After you’ve done all the work and prepared as much as you can, what the hell, you might as well go out and have a good time.

- Benny Goodman

If you want to do something, you do it anyway, and handle the obstacles as they come.

- Benny Goodman

To this day, I don't like people walking on stage not looking good. You have to look good. If you feel special about yourself then you're going to pl…

- Benny Goodman

Creativity grows out of two things: curiosity & imagination.

- Benny Goodman

If a guy's got it, let him give it. I'm selling music, not prejudice.

- Benny Goodman

It takes the black keys and the white keys both, to make perfect harmony.

- Benny Goodman

People have often said to me, 'You're so relaxed when you play.' Relaxed my elbow. It's practice.

- Benny Goodman