When I'm in my normal mood, music drips from my fingers.

Look at the piano. You'll notice that there are white notes and black notes. Figure out the difference between them and you'll be able to make whatever kind of music you want.

Jazz is one of the best things that you can find in your life, it can always be your friend.

Upper berth, lower berth, that's the difference between talent and genius.

Not many composers have ideas. Far more of them know how to use strange instruments which do not require ideas.

True music must repeat the thought and inspirations of the people and the time.

Why should I limit myself to only one woman when I can have as many women as I want?