John Lurie quotes

I play music, I paint - these things come from your depths. (John Lurie)
I'd always maintained an image so that people wouldn't approach me. View quote
John Lurie
If someone who knows what's going on comes up and says they liked the music, I appreciate that. View quote
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I remember seeing McCoy Tyner in concert, and thinking that the music was incredible, but wanting to be invited in. I figured that humor was the way of letting the audience in. I've gotten a hard time about it, but I love to be funny onstage. View quote
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I guess I just want everything to be available immediately. View quote
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Kenny G is not real jazz. I don't even think Wynton Marsalis is real jazz. I don't think Harry Connick Jr. is real jazz. If there is such a thing as real jazz, The Lounge Lizards is real jazz, Henry Threadgill is real jazz, Bill Frisell is real jazz, you know? View quote
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Acting scares me. View quote
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But, you know, I'd be happy just making music. View quote
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