I think of all the things that I've gotten to do, all the wonderful people that I've played with, being in the recording studio with Phil Spector tops them all. And of course, now he is in prison. I hope… — 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
When you look into the eyes of an animal youve rescued, you cant help but fall in love. — Paul Shaffer Copy Share
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
The Dave Clark Five had more appearances on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' than The Beatles. — Paul Shaffer Copy Share
You've got to be a really straight man to write a song like 'It's Raining Men.' — Paul Shaffer Copy Share
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
My years on 'SNL' had reconfirmed that what I do best is play for a sort of edgy comedy. — Paul Shaffer Copy Share
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
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
