“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.”
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I remember Glenn Miller coming to me once, before he had his own band, saying, How do you do it? How do you get started? It's so difficult. I told him, I don't know but whatever you do don't stop. Just keep on going.
Benny Goodman 
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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.
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If a guy's got it, let him give it. I'm selling music, not prejudice.
Benny Goodman
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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 play special.
Benny Goodman
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Too many young musicians today want to win polls before they learn their instruments.
Benny Goodman
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