It's easy to get next to music theory, especially between your peers and music classes and so forth. You just pay attention. I had a good ear, so I realized that printed music was just about reminding you what to play.

They say a blind hog will find the acorn one day.

Imagine what a harmonious world it could be if every single person, both young and old shared a little of what he is good at doing.

I went with Lionel Hampton for three years. Out of that came a trip to Europe.

A great song can make a terrible singer sound good, but a good singer - you put a great song on top of that, you're really in great shape!

Michael (Jackson) was so shy, he'd sit down and sing behind the couch with his back to me while I sat with my hands over my eyes-and the lights off.

My grandmother had this high-tech security system - a rusty nail she used to lock the door.