133 Quotes by Duke Ellington

I don't need time, I need a deadline.

Jazz is the only unhampered, unhindered expression of complete freedom yet produced in this country.

New York is a place where the rich walk, the poor drive Cadillac's, and the beggars die of malnutrition with thousands of dollars hidden in their mattresses.

You can’t write music right unless you know how the man that’ll play it plays poker.

A problem is a chance for you to do your best.

It's like an act of murder-you play with intent to commit something.

Art is dangerous. It is one of the attractions: when it ceases to be dangerous you don't want it.

I merely took the energy it takes to pout and wrote some blues.

Love is supreme and unconditional; like is nice but limited.