Reuters quote of the day, December 30

LONDON, Dec 29 (Reuters) Following is a notable quote from history. ''People loved what I did, but I had grown past it.'' -- Jazz clarinetist Artie Shaw, on his decision to quit at age 44. Famed for his classic recordings of ''Begin the Beguine'' and ''Oh, Lady Be Good'' as well as turbulent marriages to movie stars Lana Turner and Ava Gardner, Shaw died on December. 30, 2004 aged 94.

REUTERS SB PM1004