In Paris, you learn wit, in London you learn to crush your social rivals, and in Florence you learn poise.

I don't care what other critics say, I only hope to be played.

Musicians own music because music owns them.

Reviewing music or reviewing anything is a writing job. It's nice if you are experienced in the field you are writing about, but writing is what you are doing.

Whatever deceptions life may have in store for you, music itself is not going to let you down.

The way to write American music is simple. All you have to do is be an American and then write any kind of music you wish.

Verbal communication about music is impossible except among musicians.