Banjo Players Quotes

• Like, What is the least often heard sentence in the English language? That would be: Say, isn't that the banjo player's Porsche parked outside?

  Jackson Browne

  Player, Would Be, Porsche

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• I reside in a new colony for the Chinese-singing banjo player, with a population of one. At least I have something I have to do with my life.

  Abigail Washburn

  Player, Chinese, Singing

  "Obsessed: China" by Abigail Washburn, www.huffingtonpost.com. February 17, 2012.

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• Things have been invented because of alcohol. Like the taser, okay? Yeah! The morning after pill, okay? The reach-around. Judge Judy. What has pot given the world? Hackey sack? YEAH! Hilarious ring tones? OH GAH! Ultimate Frisbee Championships? It sucks to be a champion at a sport that can't get you laid. It's an unneeded skill like, I dunno, being the best banjo player. Or a squirter.

  Dave Attell

  Funny, Sports, Morning

  "Dave Attell: Captain Miserable". Documentary, Comedy, December 08, 2007.

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• I'm into old-time music, I'm not very interested in modern, popular music at all. And if I'm really into some particular old-time musician, some fiddler or banjo player, I'm always dying of curiosity to see what they look like.

  Robert Crumb

  Player, Curiosity, Dying

  "R. Crumb on Album Covers, Charlie Patton 78s, and Occupy Wall Street". Interview with Tim McDonnell, www.motherjones.com. November 7, 2011.

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• I've heard of people stopping their cars, having car wrecks, all kinds of things. But most of the banjo players I know had that moment when they heard Earl Scruggs. So, for me, it transcends the technique. It's the musician in him and his personality, his musical personality, such great taste, such great technique, very, very creative.

  Earl Scruggs

  Player, People, Car

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