Hearing myself so much all the time, I don't think I sound that special all the time because it's me.

Other than conversation, no other art form can give the satisfaction of spontaneous interaction like Jazz.

I had a 10-year heroin habit and kicked that. Then I became an alcoholic. I drank two fifth's a day.

I learn something new every day.

I never consciously tried to conceive of what my sound should be.

I came from an era when we didn't use electronic instruments. The bass wasn't even amplified. The sound was the sound you got.

I've done some dastardly things but what can I do except make amends and apologize?