The secret of a great melody is a secret.

Probably the most profound thing in the Bible is 'Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.' This is what, to me, is the essence of Christianity.

I knew even if I'm a cowboy, I'm going to be involved in jazz in some way.

When things are going well, I hate to quit.

When I was first aware that I couldn't read music I didn't know I couldn't read because I could play the music that was in front of me.

I never wanted this kind of life that Im still living.

The reality for me is simple. When music is written, it is usually categorized as classical. When it is improvised, it can still be called classical if it is an inspired improvisation. In either category, it is still music, and it can be good or bad or simply mediocre.