Herbie Mann Quotes

Being selfish to me means that you have to look out for yourself and you don't have to sacrifice.

Herbie Mann



Being stubborn has helped, being selfish is not a bad thing.

Herbie Mann



But when I first got cancer, after the initial shock and the fear and paranoia and crying and all that goes with cancer - that word means to most people ultimate death - I decided to see what I could do to take that negative and use it in a positive way.

Herbie Mann



By the time I'm 90, I hope to have it together.

Herbie Mann



For me Brazilian music is the perfect mix of melody and rhythm. It just bubbles rhythmically. If I had to pick just one music style to play if would be Brazilian.

Herbie Mann



I always say, if you keep your head in the sand, you don't know where the kick's coming from.

Herbie Mann