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Wynton Marsalis

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

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

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"Clapton asked my brother to play on his record. I thought that was the most wonderful thing in the world."

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"I don't listen to the radio too much, but usually I listen to Stanley Brothers and Ralph Stanley more than I do anybody!"

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"I didn't set out to be famous; if I'd wanted that, I would have gone on Big Brother."

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"I have lost someone I loved as a brother, as a closest friend, and a remarkable human being. We have also lost one of the best damn actors we'll ever see."

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"The nerves are a problem on trumpet, because when you mess up everyone can hear it. Just remember most people are too polite to say anything about it. That should calm your nerves."
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