The importance of music extends well beyond its performance.

Climate change is the Everest of all problems, the thorniest challenge facing humankind.

When I was born, the world's population was 3.5 billion. There are now 6.8 billion people on the planet. By 2050, that's expected to rise to 9.4 billion. What's more, the Earth's resources aren't growing; they're decreasing - and rapidly.

There is nothing more powerful than the made-up mind.

The blues is also existential and offers a sense of mature reflection that enabled it to be the leitmotif of modern life.

The right to have our environment protected for the benefit of present and future generations is our most important human right.

When I'm preparing for a swim, I imagine absolutely everything about it: the color of the water, how cold it is, the taste of salt in my mouth. I visualize each and every stroke.