Normally, things are viewed in these little segmented boxes. There's classical, and then there's jazz; romantic, and then there's baroque. I find that very dissatisfying. I was trying to find the thread that connects one type of music - one type of musician - to another, and to follow that thread in some kind of natural, evolutionary way.

I've learned to be one of the hardheadedest cats in the world. I've learned that.

Either be hot or cold. If you are lukewarm, the Lord will spew you forth from His mouth.

These fingers of mine got brains in 'em.

I'm dragging the audience to hell with me

I am right. I`m always right. One time I thought I was wrong, I found out I was right.

If I'm going to Hell, I'm going there playing the piano.