My first appearance, the first time I try anything, invariably is not very successful. I tend to grow slowly, but solidly.

If any performer has quality in his voice he can almost always be helped to develop all the other necessary attributes.

Night after night I could feel the chills go up and down my spine, they played so well.

I just wrote a book, but don't go out and buy it yet, because I don't think it's finished yet.

Over and over I marvel at the blessings of my life: Each year has grown better than the last.

Duke Ellington was famous for hs very original harmonic patterns.

If I live to be 90, and I'm planning to, I'll always love performing for a live audience.