It's important, when going after a goal, to never lose sight of the integrity of the journey.

A man should have a right to be religious if he wants to. The government should not be involved in those decisions.

My grandfather was a very elegant individual. My father also. He was a lawyer and farmer in Cuba. In Miami, he had to go to work wherever he could. But whenever it was time to go out, you saw how they cared for how they looked.

Pictures make a lot of money doesn't determine whether the experience was.

I've had my moments of insanity. But there is a certain responsibility to set proper examples for your children, and that influences your choices in every aspect of your life.

Cachao is obviously Cuban. He's known for traditional Cuban music and that's the music that I'm most passionate about. Cachao is one of the greatest innovators and visionaries. At the base of the tree, the roots, there is Cachao. So I was blessed to have had that time to learn from him and to give him an opportunity and a space where he can create. Everybody always wants to play with Cachao, because he's the guy.

My uncle, who was a little more flamboyant, always said the guy who dressed the best was Fred Astaire.