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
Im beginning to understand myself. But it would have been great to be able to understand myself when I was 20 rather than when I was 82. – Dave Brubeck
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
Jazz is about freedom within discipline. Usually a dictatorship like in Russia and Germany will prevent jazz from being played because it just seemed to represent freedom, democracy and the United States. – Dave Brubeck
My parents are very hard working people who did everything they could for their children. I have two brothers and they worked dog hard to give us an education and provide us with the most comfortable life possible. My dad provided for his family daily. So, yes, that is definitely in my DNA. – David Oyelowo