Music is not the only reason that I practice Buddhism anymore because it has affected my whole life.

Getting the Oscar had the biggest impression on me.

My first Grammy wasn't even in a jazz category, but of course I was really excited. 'Rockit' was the beginning of kind of a new era for the whole hip-hop movement.

I don't go around, the way many musicians do, with earbuds in my ear listening to my iPod all day and just sticking my head in the music all the time.

One of the greatest experiences I ever had was listening to a conversation with Joni Mitchell and Wayne Shorter. Just to hear them talking, my mouth was open. They understand each other perfectly, and they make these leaps and jumps because they don't have to explain anything.

It's not the style that motivates me, as much as an attitude of openness that I have when I go into a project.

When I was young I used to listen to everything.