Big business Quote by Count Basie
“All I wanted was to be big, to be in show business and to travel ... and that's what I've been doing all my life.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Radio talk on career aspirations, 1975
He desired fame and travel in show business, and his life has followed that ambition.
In simple terms: He chased fame and travel, and succeeded.
Key Takeaway
Pursue your dreams with determination.
Themes
ambition
career
travel
Mood
motivational
realistic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- touring
- performance goals
Key Concepts
show business
personal fulfillment
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “big” truly mean to you?
- How do you balance fame with personal life?
A Different Perspective
Success may come with personal sacrifices.
![“I'll always remember when I first heard Lester [Young]. I'd never heard anyone like him before. He was a stylist with a different sound. A sound I'd never heard before or since. To be honest with you, I didn't much like it at first.” quote by Count Basie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a05/count-basie-25671_being-honest_i-ll-always-remember-when-i-first-heard_1061475.jpg)
