My father was placid and easygoing. He owned a small shoe store where I helped out on Saturdays. I think he'd have been pleased if I'd made a career of working in the shoe store. But my mother was ambitious. She encouraged us to read books, and she pushed us toward a musical education.

I don't like to leave anything unfinished. I have an absolute need to see that every phone call is returned, every letter answered.

I decided to combine my musical background, business education and creative abilities - and go into the record business.

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