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When they make records with all the mistakes in, as well as the rest, then they'll really make jazz records. If the mistakes aren't there too, it ain't none of you.

— Miles Davis

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For me, music and life are all about style.

the Autobiography (1989)

My ego only needs a good rhythm section.

When you are creating your own shit, man, even the sky ain't the limit.

I've changed music four or five times. What have you done of any importance other than be white?

the Autobiography (1989)

Don't play what's there, play what's not there.

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