Cecil Taylor discusses 'starving artists'.

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Cecil Taylor discusses musical integrity versus commercial success.

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Cecil Taylor discusses his original style and his influence on other players.

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Q: “You know, I really think there are going to be people who learn from you, that will achieve a much wider fame than you. It’s not a case of dilution, it’s just a case of you have been the shock absorber and they get the smooth ride…”

A: “Well, but you see, the sinister aspects of why this is so because this has always ... this has happened now. I mean, I can think of one person who presses down the keys of a piano, who I know I have had a great deal to do with his development and he just gave a concert at Metropolitan and Opera House in New York and I mean, every concert that that one gives is sold out.”