Characters are an extreme form in Shakespeare's theater.

Poetry is fascinating. As soon as it begins the poetry has changed the thing into something extra, and somehow prose can go over into poetry.

The blues are like the fugue in 18th century. It's probably the music that belongs most to our time.

I am quite certain in my heart of hearts that modern music and modern art is not a conspiracy, but is a form of truth and integrity for those who practise it honestly, decently and with all their being.

The Greek sculptor - I don't think he was very different from any of us.

Shiva danced the world into existence... that's a very nice thought.

Nature has different times.