James Brown was my favorite, my absolute idol. Every time I played with him was like a music lesson, and I never… — Paul Shaffer Copy Share Image
When I discovered that I could tune into American radio stations after dark, this was the hippest thing to me. It sort… — Paul Shaffer Copy Share Image
Not only was it enough to be a cover band, it was perhaps the highest calling. After all, if you could play… — Paul Shaffer Copy Share Image
James Brown was my favorite, my absolute idol. Every time I played with him was like a music lesson, and I never thought I… — Paul Shaffer Copy Share Image
When you look into the eyes of an animal youve rescued, you cant help but fall in love. — Paul Shaffer Copy Share Image
“She was also unaware that the ego of the artiste is extremely fragile.” — Paul Shaffer Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
The Dave Clark Five had more appearances on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' than The Beatles. — Paul Shaffer Copy Share Image
You've got to be a really straight man to write a song like 'It's Raining Men.' — Paul Shaffer Copy Share Image
As far as favorite 'overall package' record of all time, I'd have to say 'My Girl' by The Temptations. I like everything about it,… — Paul Shaffer Copy Share Image
My years on 'SNL' had reconfirmed that what I do best is play for a sort of edgy comedy. — Paul Shaffer Copy Share Image
I love funny people. I met and became friends with some of the funniest people ever. Gilda Radner, bless her soul; Martin Short; Dave… — Paul Shaffer Copy Share Image
I want to learn to sight-read music. And to play the bass pedals on the organ. Those are my only ambitions. — Paul Shaffer Copy Share Image
