The biggest government waste: The death penalty. An individual death-penalty case could climb to $100 million, much of it spent at the litigation level. Also, DNA evidence has exonerated nearly 300 death-row inmates.
John McLaughlinWhen Indian musicians play a raga it's very restrictive. But, in a way these restraints are essential to liberate yourself through them, if that makes sense. I'm very much of this school of rhythm, it's the direction I'm drawn in when I'm writing and improvising.
John McLaughlinInterplay and interaction are the integral parts of music - they're as important as the notes.
John McLaughlinThe moment you start to talk about playing music, you destroy music. It cannot be talked about. It can only be played, enjoyed and listened to.
John McLaughlin