I had played some festivals with people and met and been around some good people, for sure. But what I say to my friends and students, anything like that with a grant or a competition, it involves a great deal of luck.

I was really falling in love with jazz and dedicating myself in that direction.

Love is the answer for the team's success.

I was studying with Joe Allard, which was great, as a saxophone student. Being able to study with Joe Allard was an incredible experience.

You fuel your life with trust and love instead of fear and doubt.

Negative people often tend to create negative cultures whereas positive corporate cultures are created by positive people.

The goal in life is to live young, have fun, and arrive at your final destination as late as possible, with a smile on your face.