Man is a complex being: he makes deserts bloom - and lakes die.

I would say if you are familiar with our history and the history of our art and literature that you see a clear cut pattern of people wanting to contribute, not only artistically, but in some practical purpose, for the benefits of the community.

Every once in a while, you live long enough to get the respect that people didn't want to give while you were trying to become a senior citizen.

Colour is not the issue in America; class is.

Music has the power to make me feel good like nothing else does. It gives me some peace for a while. Takes me back to who I really am.

Our accomplishments show what kind of people we are.

Everything that's bad for you catches on too quickly in America, because that's the easiest thing to get people to invest in, the pursuits that are easy and destructive, the ones that bring out the least positive aspects of people.