I don't like to condemn people because what that means is that you're only condemning yourself about a part of you that you can't stand.

Leave your thoughtlessness behind you then you may begin to understand. Clear the emptiness around you with the waving of your hand.

There aren't any labels - all jazz means is improvization and you can never play a tune the same way twice. So jazz spills over into everything.

I've always listened to jazz or folk or blues. I was always listening to the prophets. I don't really go for...I don't know how to say anything about the singles scene without slamming people.

[Rock 'n' roll] is still a primitive form and there's no way you can get away from that. It's one of the primitive art forms and that's why it's good and that's why it's lasted...you know, it hasn't become sophisticated and it's not in the opera house.

Being famous was extremely disappointing for me. When I became famous it was a complete drag and it is still a complete drag.

Let me purify my thoughts and words and deeds that I may be a vehicle for thee.