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I believe in professionalism, but playing is not like a job. You have to be grateful to have the opportunity to play. ↗

— Wynton Marsalis

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Many a revolution started with the actions of a few. Only 56 men signed the Declaration of Independence. A few hanging together can lead a nation to change. ↗

— Wynton Marsalis

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Only a few act - the rest of us reap the benefits of their risk. ↗

— Wynton Marsalis

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Don't worry about what others say about your music. Pursue whatever you are hearing... but if everybody really hates your music maybe you could try some different approaches. ↗

— Wynton Marsalis

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I wanted to make somebody feel like Coltrane made me feel, listening to it. ↗

— Wynton Marsalis

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I'm just not used to talking that much about myself. It feels strange. ↗

— Andrew Mason

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I feel like a lot of the fundamental material, I've assimilated. So now the question is: Am I going to really get into my spiritual inheritance of music and really develop my abilities? ↗

— Wynton Marsalis

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My older brother and myself always played together in bands, but we never knew we would be professional musicians. ↗

— Wynton Marsalis

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There really have only ever been a few people in each generation who step out, are willing to put themselves on the line, and risk everything for their beliefs. ↗

— Wynton Marsalis

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This rebuilding of New Orleans gives us the perfect opportunity to see if we're ready to extend the legacy of Dr. King. ↗

— Wynton Marsalis

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