“1964, when I was in Vegas, there were places I wasn’t supposed to go because I was black, but Frank [Sinatra] fixed that for me. It takes individual efforts like that to change things.”
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“I appreciate the shit I have because I know what it’s like to have nothing.”
“You’ve got to respect the gift God gave you by learning your craft.”
“If you know where you come from, it’s easier to get where you’re going.”
“A symphony conductor knows more about how to lead than most businesspeople.”