When we look at the settling of America we see a Bible in hand and God. Every Thanksgiving has God and the peacefulness of gratitude. It was important when the Twin Towers were hit and the sorrow with them that the first thing Congress did was sing "God Bless America."

Among the guitarists, Wes Montgomery is fantastic. He's always good to let you know what the art form is all about. It's the same still life that everybody is painting, but in comes Wes Montgomery, and it's right there!

In my old neighborhood, a boy stopped playing when he began to lose his pulse. And then he became the referee.

Human beings are the only creatures on earth that allow their children to come back home.

Fathers are the geniuses of the house because only a person as intelligent as we could fake such stupidity.

In your 50s, time becomes precious and must not be wasted. Every minute is an excellent opportunity for a good nap. Happy 50th birthday!

But if that's what you want to be, that's what you will be - as long as you study.