There are all kinds of things that can be done. You can change rhythms, you can change chords, you can change whole concepts. But it will only work, on a record or in a performance, if you can make the people buy it.

To be young, gifted and black!

You've got to learn to leave the table When love's no longer being served".

It was always Marx, Lenin, and revolution - real girl's talk.

Once I understood Bach's music, I wanted to be a concert pianist. Bach made me dedicate my life to music, and it was that teacher who introduced me to his world.

Talent is a burden not a joy. I am not of this planet. I do not come from you. I am not like you.

It's time to take a look at my failures and stop calling them successes. Now I can start working at something that can use me best.