Just because people play songs with great technique doesn't mean the records are better.

You can't just walk away when somebody recognizes you. You have to take some time out and talk to them. It's not a waste of time - I just love talking to people. And I don't do this to sell records. The truth is, I do what I do because I love it.

I'm responsive to my public, but I also follow my heart.

Finally, I was no longer a student and was making music for myself.

Maybe I'm a dreamer, but I think the ordinary guy has just as much right to say 'This is a good song' as somebody who is in the music business.

Just figure out what you think jazz is, and then if it fits into that category, it's jazz, and if it doesn't, it isn't. It's no big deal.

Maybe the biggest thing that I've learned musically is that anything is possible. Things can work when maybe they don't seem like they can.