“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.”— Quincy Jones, vulture.comTagged: racism
“I appreciate the shit I have because I know what it’s like to have nothing.”— Quincy Jones, vulture.comTagged: The Value of What You Have, From Rags to Riches, Perspective
“You’ve got to respect the gift God gave you by learning your craft.”— Quincy Jones, vulture.comTagged: skills, Leaning Into Your Talent
“If you know where you come from, it’s easier to get where you’re going.”— Quincy Jones, vulture.comTagged: Past, History, Conservation, Finding the Answer
“A symphony conductor knows more about how to lead than most businesspeople.”— Quincy Jones, vulture.comTagged: Leadership, Building Social Frameworks, Coordination