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They say, 'We will give you money, but we want you to play this or that.' And I always thought, 'If I'm going to do that, I might as well go back and be a dishwasher.'
Cecil Taylor
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"They say, 'We will give you money, but we want you to play this or that.' And I always thought, 'If I'm going to do that, I might as well go back and be a dishwasher.'"
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They say, 'We will give you money, but we want you to play this or that.' And I always thought, 'If I'm going to do that, I might as well go back and be a dishwasher.' — Cecil Taylor

About Cecil Taylor

Cecil Taylor was a Musician from United States (1929–2018).

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Who said "They say, 'We will give you money, but we want you to play this or that.' And I…"?
This quote is attributed to Cecil Taylor, a Musician from United States.
When did Cecil Taylor live?
Cecil Taylor lived from 1929 – 2018.
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This quote touches on Money & Wealth. Browse more quotes on these themes from the categories page.