The original settlers of Alaska apparently were Russian.

Amazing tradition. They throw a great party for you on the one day they know you can't come.

I like the idea of being a student, and I play with very good musicians. So playing with them allows me to get better. My aim is to get better, but I really love it for its own sake.

Don't knock rationalization. Where would we be without it? I don't know anyone who'd get through the day without two or three juicy rationalizations. They're more important than sex. Have you ever gone a week without a rationalization?

There is a fine line between passion and gas.

The universe is so big, there's so many worlds, there must be one of them or more, something that's alive.

No matter how you travel, it's still you going.