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.

The secret of a great melody is a secret.

If I told you all the people that have secretly told me I've influenced them, you'd never believe it, and you'll never see it in print, either.

I have more energy at the end than I do at the beginning. You can be so beat up that you can scarcely walk on stage but when you get to the piano the excitement kicks in, you forget about being tired.

You have to be taught to hate.

I'm always hoping for the nights that are inspired where you almost have an out of body experience

Kinship doesn't come from skin color. It's in your soul and your mind.