Jazz, of course, is our heritage. Jazz is a culture, it's not a fad. It's up to us to see to it that it stays alive.

In my life I've learned that true happiness comes from giving. Helping others along the way makes you evaluate who you are. I think that love is what we're all searching for. I haven't come across anyone who didn't become a better person through love.

After 20 years of doing comedy, I find dramatic work more challenging.

Dave Chappelle asked me to come do his show. I read the script, and I said, 'Has he lost his mind?'

I mean, if cans can be recycled, why not spirits?

As soon as I finish one thing, there's always something else on the horizon I want to do. I don't have any intention of retiring from anything.

Jazz, of course, is our heritage. Jazz is a culture, it's not a fad. It's up to us to see to it that it stays alive.