Well, I never really practiced because I never had the opportunity to practice.

A great musician is just a thief who doesn't get caught

If he's a true symphony artist, he knows better than that because he knows that the only truly creative musician is the jazz musician.

But, I don't think any arranger should ever write a drum part for a drummer because if a drummer can't create his own Interpretation of the chart and he plays everything that's written, he becomes mechanical; he has no freedom.

But primarily, the drummer's supposed to sit back there and swing the band.

So, practice, particularly after you've attained a job, any kind of job, like playing with a four piece band, that's... an opportunity to develop.

I can't sit down long enough to absorb any kind of learning.