I trust in my inspiration, really, and that's difficult because sometimes you would rather be technical. And once you empty your mind, empty your brain, it's really incredible. I'm very caring about things that dash into my brain, and I make sure I don't just clog it.

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

I think of John every day. I do try to block it, but December 8th is not the only day I think of him.

The only way you can better John is by copying him exactly.

You know harmony only exists in music-isn't that amazing? I think that if you see earth from very far away, the color is blue. That is very interesting because blue is the color of communication.

Use your blood to paint. Keep painting until you faint. Keep painting until you die.

We don't live by just sleeping and eating. We need pride and dignity in our lives. Work gives you that.