I mean, it makes me sick when I see a white man sitting there smiling at me being entertaining, man. When I know what he's gonna do after he gets through. You know, when you see that thing on their face - like: "Entertain me." You know what I mean? Even the black guy that's trying to be white - even he can have that crap on his face.

Joao Gilberto on guitar could read a newspaper and sound good.

I don't care if a dude is purple with green breath as long as he can swing.

If you're trying to be hip, be hip.

Catch Harry Belafonte. He's got a helluva rhythm section.And so have the Pointer Sisters. And that little guy with Sammy Clayton. He plays the whole show with 40 members.

Always listen for what you can leave out.

I always listen to what I can leave out.