Who said "I appreciate all the help I've had to get here."?

This quote is attributed to Duke Ellington.

I appreciate all the help I've had to get here. - Duke Ellington

"I appreciate all the help I've had to get here."

Duke Ellington Gratitude

Jazz Composer Pianist American 1899–1974

"Music is my life, it's my soul, it's everything I do in this world."

"Do not fear mistakes. There are none."

"A wise man doesn't give the right answer, he poses the right question."

"There are simply two kinds of music, good music and the other kind."

"Gratitude makes life richer."

"A grateful heart is a happy heart."

"Respect those who came before us."

"Life's greatest treasures are the people we love"