Don Was
Don Was
Don Wasis an American musician, record producer and record executive. Primarily a bass player, Was led the 1980s funk rock band Was. In later years he produced songs and albums for a large number of popular recording artists. In 2012, he became president of jazz music label Blue Note Records...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMusician
Date of Birth13 September 1952
CountryUnited States of America
hear music
I could hear and feel music going on in me, and I couldn't get it out. You can always depend on a guitar.
human
This is what I do for a living. It's not who I am as a human being.
either
I'm not qualified for anything else, so I would imagine I'd either be doing something larcenous or I would have already been caught.
good intended mine
It wasn't a mission to be a rock star. It wasn't a mission of mine to even be a movie star. I just intended to be a good actor.
bowlers days great
Being with all those great bowlers was the greatest three days I ever had.
life private success
I am stable when my private life is a success.
came life
My wife came into my life, and my mother still wanted to be the boss.
best bob guys
Bob Newhart, who is my best friend, is one of the guys I adore.
breathe enjoy mixed particular
I enjoy mixed audiences, not one particular group. Short, tall, scientists, Jews, gentiles, whatever, as long as they breathe and like to laugh.
father
I was 28 when my father died, and I was an only child.
funny
If something strikes me as funny, I'll put it in my performance.
people
Ninety percent of the people who come to see me are my fans.
audiences became social tried whatever
After I graduated, I tried Broadway, which was difficult for me. It was tough to get a part on Broadway, so I just started talking to audiences at different social gatherings, and little by little I became Don Rickles - whatever that is.
comedians staying
The young comedians always ask me, 'What's the secret for staying around?' I tell them, 'There is no secret - just stay around. Longevity is the most important thing.'