Paul Shaffer Quotes

Canada, Musician
November 28, 1949

Paul Allen Wood Shaffer, CM is a Canadian singer, composer, actor, author, comedian and multi-instrumentalist who served as David Letterman's musical director, band leader and sidekick on the entire run of both Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1993) and Late Show with David Letterman (1993–2015).

Also known as Singer, Composer, Actor, Author, Comedian, Multi-Instrumentalist

I want to learn to sight-read music. And to play the bass pedals on the organ. Those are my only ambitions.

Paul Shaffer
- Ambitions
- Organ
- Pedals
Not only was it enough to be a cover band, it was perhaps the highest calling. After all, if you could play music recorded by others, stay true to the original, and still add fire and flare, why not?

Paul Shaffer
- Music
- Calling
- Stay True

Life is nutty; anything can happen.

Paul Shaffer
- Life
- Happen
- Nutty
When you look into the eyes of an animal you've rescued, you can't help but fall in love.

Paul Shaffer
- Love
- Animal
- Rescued
The record business has always mystified me. Sometimes there are reasons why things sell or don't sell that can't be understood by mere mortals.

Paul Shaffer
I've never had a plan for the future.

Paul Shaffer
- Future
- Plan
My years on 'SNL' had reconfirmed that what I do best is play for a sort of edgy comedy.

Paul Shaffer
- Comedy
- Play
- Years
Writing never had the immediate gratification I was looking for.

Paul Shaffer

I love to be the center of attention. My oversized ego craves it and needs it.

Paul Shaffer
- Attention
- Ego
- Center
I love to do comedy, but music is really my heart.

Paul Shaffer
- Music
- Heart
- Comedy