Roaming through the jungle of "Ohs" and "Ahs", searching for a more agreeable noise, I live a life of primitivity with the mind of a child and an unquenchable thirst for sharps and flats.

There is no art when one does something without intention.

There are two kinds of music. Good music, and the other kind.

By and large, jazz has always been like the kind of a man you wouldn't want your daughter to associate with.

I don't need time. What I need is a deadline!

Selfishness can be a virtue. Selfishness is essential to survival, and without survival we cannot protect those whom we love more than ourselves.

Of the One O'Clock Lab Band after hearing their performance, and sitting in with them at the White House: "I wish it were mine".