Quote by Ornette Coleman
I remember once, we got an interview, and he said, Dad, these peop

I remember once, we got an interview, and he said, Dad, these people are writing about me like Im an adult. Dont they know Im a kid? I have never tried to encourage him to get a music image like other musicians have. – Ornette Coleman

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Ive never had a relationship with a record executive. I always went to the record company by someone that liked my playing. Then they would get fired, and Id be left with the record company. And then – because they got fired – the record company wouldnt do anything for me. – Ornette Coleman

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I remember once I read a book on mental illness and there was a nurse that had gotten sick. Do you know what she died from? From worrying about the mental patients not being able to get their food. She became a mental patient. – Ornette Coleman

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Most of my relationships have been like that – with record companies. Ive never had a legitimate business relationship with a company. Ive always had a personal relationship with someone in the company. – Ornette Coleman

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I have found having my dad as my North Star has worked well for me. – Tony Parsons

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