Creativity is the antidote to destruction.

I consider myself extremely lucky to have worked with so many great collaborators in my lifetime.

My life was a complete catatrophe. I was very, very sick from drugs and alcohol.

Swing will never sound as good as it did in the '40s.

Music has always been my protection against the world, from a very young age. I feel safe inside of a jam.

Set the gearshift for the high gear of your soul. You've got to run like an antelope, out of control.

The biggest sacrifice to me is to not be in an atmosphere where I can keep writing and moving forward.