Who said "Sing your own song, it's cheaper to you."?

This quote is attributed to Duke Ellington.

Sing your own song, it's cheaper to you. - Duke Ellington

"Sing your own song, it's cheaper to you."

Duke Ellington Creativity

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."

"When life gives you lemons, make something beautiful."

"Creativity knows no bounds."

"Creativity is the expression of the soul."

"I'm making this up as I go."