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My dad was the manager at the 45,000-acre ranch, but he owned his

My dad was the manager at the 45,000-acre ranch, but he owned his own 1,200-acre ranch, and I owned four cattle that he gave to me when I graduated from grammar school, from the eighth grade. And those cows multiplied, and he kept track of them for years for me. And that was my herd. – Dave Brubeck

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Many people dont understand how disciplined you have to be to play jazz… And that is really the idea of democracy – freedom within the Constitution or discipline. You dont just get out there and do anything you want. – Dave Brubeck

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Jazz stands for freedom. Its supposed to be the voice of freedom: Get out there and improvise, and take chances, and dont be a perfectionist – leave that to the classical musicians. – Dave Brubeck

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Im always hoping for the nights that are inspired where you almost have an out of body experience. – Dave Brubeck

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Child-rearing is my main interest now. Im a hands-on father. – Sean Penn

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