Pat Metheny Quotes

'The Unity Band' project has been life-changing for me. I have led many groups of talented musicians, but this is unlike anything else.

Pat Metheny

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• No one put pressure on me to go to the Olympics; once I'd got the qualifying mark, I just couldn't say no.

  

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• The lessons from the peace process are clear; whatever life throws at us, our individual responses will be all the stronger for working together and sharing the load.

  

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• I love life and nothing intimidates me anymore.

  

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• Hope will break your heart all over again.

  

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• 'The Unity Band' project has been life-changing for me. I have led many groups of talented musicians, but this is unlike anything else.

  

  Pat Metheny
  • Life
  • Me
  • Band