An entire composition written in jazz could not live.

Life is a lot like jazz. It's best when you improvise.

True music must repeat the thought and inspirations of the people and the time.

Originality is the only thing that counts. But the originator uses material and ideas that occur round him and pass through him. And out of his experience comes the original creation.

Jazz is one of the best things that you can find in your life, it can always be your friend.

I like to think of music as an emotional science.

Look at the piano. You'll notice that there are white notes and black notes. Figure out the difference between them and you'll be able to make whatever kind of music you want.

Jazz I regard as an American folk music; not the only one, but a very powerful one which is probably in the blood and feeling of the American people more than any other style of folk music.

Music sets up certain vibration which unquestionably results in a physical reaction. Eventually the proper vibration for every person will be found and utilized.

I didn't even start playing the piano until I was about 13 or 14. I guess I must have had a little talent or whatever-you-call-it, but I practised regularly, and that's what counts.

Why should I limit myself to only one woman when I can have as many women as I want?

The endless list of do’s and don’ts handed down while growing up, gradually and unconsciously distance us from the inner child.

She had lost the art of conversation but not unfortunately the power of speech.

I never forget a face but in your case I'll make an exception.

As you always discover when you make something, typically if your object isn't frivolous, people's relationship to it isn't frivolous.

If you are not going to get a thrill, how can you give someone else one? You must feel the beauty of the thing before you start.

Tolerance and patience should not be read as signs of weakness. They are signs of strength.

If we can't have comedy books written about aspects of womanhood without going into a panic attack about it, then we haven't got very far at being equal.

Prayer is as mighty as God, because He has committed Himself to answer it.

Nothing should be considered outside the scope of God's authority.

Odd how much it hurts when a friend moves away- and leaves behind only silence.