There is no art when one does something without intention.

The problem of expressing the contributions that Benny Carter has made to popular music is so tremendous it completely fazes me, so extraordinary a musician is he.

I don't need time, I need a deadline.

Art is dangerous. It is one of the attractions: when it ceases to be dangerous, you don't want it.

A problem is a chance for you to do your best.

Yet, every time God's children have thrown away fear in pursuit of honesty-trying to communicate themselves, understood or not, miracles have happened.

If it sounds good and feels good, then it IS good!