The one thing I know is that if you're not paying attention, it will come back to bite you.

I learned by experience that you can change your circumstance. It's as simple as the serenity prayer; it's a very, very real thing.

Solar power is the last energy resource that isn't owned yet - nobody taxes the sun yet.

In blues, classical and jazz, you get more revered with age.

Im happy to say that at 62, I think Ive reached that point where stuff doesnt bother me as much, and my gratitude level has gone way up, especially having gone through the loss that Ive had, and losing so many of the great artists that I was close to. They taught me how to see it with a grain of salt and a lot of humor and perspective.

There are so many people out there working with great grassroots and global and national organizations that are unsung heroes to me.

I think that we have a unique opportunity as performers and artists to be kind of the town criers and also to get more people to listen, so that's a blessing and a responsibility that I take very seriously.