I said to my friends that if I was going to starve, I might as well starve where the food is good.

You explain how it went, and as far as you can figure out how it got that way.

In Paris, you learn wit, in London you learn to crush your social rivals, and in Florence you learn poise.

The way to write American music is simple. All you have to do is be an American and then write any kind of music you wish.

Verbal communication about music is impossible except among musicians.

I don't care what other critics say, I only hope to be played.

Musicians own music because music owns them.