“It's hard to imagine there's a place for great writing inside a multinational conglomerate.” Quote by Matthew Specktor
“I heard a story the other night about an editor who visited the Iowa Workshop and, when asked what sorts of books she published, replied, "Classic books." One of the students asked her, "You mean like Kafka?" Apparently she said, "Oh, I don't think I would publish Kafka."” ThinkingMeanSaidBookStoriesNightHeardStudentsClassicEditorsPublishWorkshopsIowaClassic Book Author:Matthew Specktor
“I remember coming in to the studio and meeting Barry Manilow . I was kind of star-struck. He said, "I want to play you this song." We get to the end of the song and I hear him actually sing my name as part of the lyric. I had to pick my jaw up from the floor!” WantKindSaidEndsPlayRememberSongNamesStarsPicksMeetingsStudios Author:Dave Koz
“Barry Manilow was very special for me. We've had many collaborations since then and all have been equally rewarding and musical. I've learned so much from him. I like being a student around him; observing him in his environment.” Has BeensEnvironmentSpecialStudentsMusicalI've LearnedCollaborationObserving Author:Dave Koz
“Barry Manilow is a guy who's had a tremendous longevity that few have had in the music business. I'm in awe of what he does.” DoeGuyAweLongevityMusic Business Author:Dave Koz
“I'd probably end up doing the same thing over and over. We're creatures of habit. We know what we know. With collaboration...and I'm not just talking about music, I'm talking about in life - if you're a good listener and you have your ears open, and to be a good collaborator you have to be able to listen, you can learn something from somebody else.” IfsKnowsEndsAbleTalkingHabitCreaturesEarsCollaborationListenersCollaboratorsGood ListenerCreatures Of Habit Author:Dave Koz
“Once I'd heard 'Modern Times' by Bob Dylan, it really changed the way I wanted to make records.” WayWantedRecordsHeardModernChangedBobDylanModern Times Author:Elton John
“I credit my collaborators for allowing me to grow. Without them I wouldn't have that opportunity.” OpportunityGrowsCreditAllowingCollaborators Author:Dave Koz
“The collaboration wish list is huge, very long. It goes from people like Elton John, for whom I have an unbelievable amount of respect, to Snoop Dogg, whom I also respect a great deal.” PeopleLongWishDealsHugeAmountListsCollaborationUnbelievable Author:Dave Koz
“That's the beautiful thing about the saxophone. It can peacefully coexist with just about anything - whether it's hip-hop, rap, rock music, pop, R&B or jazz, there's a place for the saxophone in all of those styles.” BeautifulRocksStyleJazzHip HopPopsRapHipsHopsBeautiful ThingsRock MusicSaxophoneCoexist Author:Dave Koz
“I love a lot of the young, new artists who are coming up, including Adele. I suppose anybody would freak out to work with her. To be able to play a saxophone solo on one of her songs would be the most ultimate thing ever.” PlayWould BeAbleYoungArtistSongUltimateIncludingFreakSoloSaxophoneNew Artists Author:Dave Koz