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"Farewell! God knows when we shall meet again." – William Shakespeare

"Farewell! God knows when we shall meet again." – William Shakespeare

Quotes of the day May 4, 2010

“Farewell! God knows when we shall meet again.” – William Shakespeare

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"Contrary to several conflicting stories, I got the name "Count" right in Kansas City in 1936 while at the Reno Club. I was known as Bill Basie at that time. One night, while we were broadcasting, the announcer called me to the microphone for those usual few words of introduction. He commented that Bill Basie was a rather ordinary name, and further that there were a couple of well-known bandleaders named Earl Hines and Duke Ellington. Then he said, `Bill, I think I’ll call you Count Basie from now on. Is that all right with you?’ I thought he was kidding, shrugged my shoulders and replied, `OK.’" – Count Basie

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