Quote by James Brown

I've outdone anyone you can name -- Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Strauss. Irving Berlin, he wrote 1,001 tunes. I wrote 5,500.

I've outdone anyone you can name -- Mozart, Beethoven, Bach,

Summary

This quote expresses the exceptional self-confidence and pride in one's own musical talent. The speaker claims to have exceeded the remarkable musical achievements of prominent composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Strauss, and even Irving Berlin. By stating that they have written 5,500 tunes compared to Berlin's 1,001, the speaker boldly asserts their unparalleled level of prolific composition. This quote exudes a sense of superiority and supremacy in their creativity and output.

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By James Brown

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