The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work. – Emile Zola Category: Effort
Slumps are like a soft bed. Theyre easy to get into and hard to get out of. – Johnny Bench Category: Effort
We gain no easier advantage than by relentlessly pursuing our goal while others pursue an advantage. – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com Category: Effort
My older brother Mike is an excellent trumpet player. By the time he was 12, he was playing around Kansas City in classical situations. He was already an amazing talent. – Pat Metheny Category: amazing