We artists have the dignity to tell the truth to the people, unlike politicians.

Events are the best teacher for us. You try to learn from people, there is always some bend to it.

Long, long time ago, I declared that all my works are a form of a prayer/a wish.

Our thoughts determine our age.

I am the type of person who would do something thoroughly if someone said, "I don't think you can do it." I am extremely rebellious. I have this strong, defiant spirit.

People think that their world will get smaller as they get older. My experience is just the opposite. Your senses become more acute. You start to blossom.

In the '60s, people were still very protective of each field that they belonged to. Avant-garde artists didn't know about rock or pop or jazz. And the jazz people of course didn't want to know about any other music. They were all just kind of protecting their territory.