Tony Bennett quotes

Tony Bennett was an acclaimed American singer known for his smooth voice and timeless interpretations of jazz and popular standards. His career spanned over seven decades, earning him numerous Grammy Awards and a dedicated worldwide following. He became a beloved figure in music history and collaborated with many legendary artists. Here are 10 of his quotes:

I've taken stuff from people, too. You know though, if you steal from one person, you're just a thief. But if you steal from everyone, that's research. (Tony Bennett)
To work is to feel alive. View quote
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I still insist that American performers are the best performers in the world. View quote
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I know the history of the record business so well because I followed Billie Holiday into the record studios. It was so primitive compared to the sophisticated business today. View quote
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I think one of the reasons I'm popular again is because I'm wearing a tie. You have to be different. View quote
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I have a simple life. I mean, you just give me a drum roll, they announce my name, and I come out and sing. In my job I have a contract that says I'm a singer. So I sing. View quote
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When the uncreative tell the creative what to do, it stops being art. View quote
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More than anybody else I'd like to thank Count Basie for teaching me how to perform. View quote
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The young people look great on television. They're youthful and have a lot of zip and energy, but when you see them live, they can only do about 20 minutes because they haven't got the training to hold an audience for an hour and a half or so. View quote
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I've been so fortunate because I never really had ups and downs as far as my career. Ninety-nine percent of the time, I've been sold out all over the world. View quote
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Tony Bennett

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Photo: Kingkongphoto & www.celebrity-photos.com from Laurel Maryland, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
Occupation: American Musician
Born: August 3, 1926
Died: July 21, 2023
Quotes count: 10

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