"I have looked to the Steinway piano since I was three, not only as my ideal choice of an instrument. But, as a responsive and ever reliable friend."

-- Ahmad Jamal

#Piano Quotes #Choices Quotes #Three Quotes

“Develop an interest in life as you see it; the people, things, literature, music - the world is so rich, simply throbbing with rich treasures, beautiful souls and interesting people. Forget yourself.”
“To the gods belong power, and to us the work of our hands.”
“I do like being surprised by directors and producers and being offered parts I would never have considered, including parts that aren't necessarily obvious but which would test me.”
“Donâ€™t sign on for more problems than you must. Resist the temptation to involve yourself in other peopleâ€™s zones of expertise and responsibility. Monitor troublesome situations if you need to, but donâ€™t insert yourself unless youâ€™re running out of time and a solution is nowhere in sight. In short, stifle your inner control freak.”
“Learn to express, not impress.”
“The president deserves someone who can block for his policies.”

Source : "I couldn't be Judd Gregg". Interview with Martin Kady II and David Rogers, www.politico.com. February 12, 2009.
“I was a weird little kid. I was very irritable, bored, frustrated. I felt my imagination bubbling inside my head without having any way to express itself. Given a crayon and paper, I would not draw a train or a house. I would draw these monsters, beasts and demons.”
“Your audience gives you everything you need. They tell you. There is no director who can direct you like an audience.”

Source : "The Fabulous Fanny: The Story of Fanny Brice". Book by Norman Katkov, p. 71, 1953.

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