It's the way you play that makes it . . . Play like you play. Play like you think, and then you got it, if you're going to get it. And whatever you get, that's you, so that's your story.

If you find a note tonight that sounds good, play the same damn note every night!

It's the way you play that makes it . . . Play like you play. Play like you think, and then you got it, if you're going to get it. And whatever you get, that's you, so that's your story.

The real innovators did their innovating by just being themselves.

If you play a tune and a person don't tap their feet, don't play the tune.

All I wanted was to be big, to be in show business and to travel ... and that's what I've been doing all my life.

Keep on listening & tapping your feet.