Cy Coleman Quotes

I don't really admire musicianship per se - as is obvious from my own playing.

The only thing I was any good at was music.

The Doors were never that good as musicians.

Frank's bands could play the hardest stuff and make it seem like no big deal.

Hopefully, I have a certain amount of what you call musical talent.

Although they can do it all the time, you know, they're far better than me, on a musically, on a theoretical music level. You know, they're out of my league.

By many peoples' standards, my playing is very primitive but by punk standards, I'm a virtuoso.

I know I'm a strong performer. I'm not an evolved musician.

I'd say I'm really, really good for a 16-year-old, which is where I peaked. I'm impressive, but not classically trained, not a concert pianist.

I'm not a complete moron like most musicians whom I've met.

Can't no man play like me.

I'm not saying I'm the bee's knees. But I am a legitimate musician.

There are some people who are just plain great at making music. That's not who I am.

I love music, and I can play a little. But anyone can see the difference between someone who's talented and someone that's not.

I despise people who revel in the ignorance of not being able to play their instrument.

There are more bad musicians than there is bad music.

I can play any instrument if you give me 20 minutes.

See, I'm not a very good musician.

I may not be a first-rate composer, but I am a first-class second-rate composer.

The one thing I do know is that I'm the best Taylor Hawkins drummer there is, and that is all I can hope to be. And when it comes to music, musicianship and skill, there is no such thing as better or worse because so much is personal opinion, and I can see that now.

I've known Shawn for several years. And he's just an amazing talent. He's a great writer, a marvelous, marvelous guitar player, and plays really good fiddle.

The wise musicians are those who play what they can master.

I can conduct better than I count.

I think it now comes down to whether you have the skills or not.

For whatever reason, not all people are born with the particular gift of being able to express ourselves through music. And, believe me, it is a gift.