It is the pursuit of happiness that brings us happiness, and not the happiness achieved.

Do not trust people who call themselves musicians or record collectors who say that they don’t like Bob Dylan or the Beatles. They do not love music if those words come out of their mouths.

I think the media's the kind of thing where the truth doesn't win, because it's no fun. The truth's no fun.

It seemed like there was no control over it. I think certain things just popped. God was blessing us in telling us that certain things were going the way they were supposed to go.

I've always loved the word blunderbuss. I've always thought that it was a beautiful word and that it could mean several different things.

I have a suggestion for all of those award seekers and blue ribbon hunters. Spend your efforts on making art that connects with people. Awards impress the grandkids but they don't move the gauge on selling your product. Art needs to touch the emotions of the buyer.

I know that's blasphemous when you are from Detroit, but I was never a fan of Motown stuff. I don't care for the production much.