And I'm happy to say that I'm able to find people wherever I go that are not black, not white - they're just human beings. That's where I am, where I've been and where I intend to stay.

But you can't extend, or go beyond any point musically, without the basic fundamentals.

I don't dig staying in one groove.

My roots and Victor's are jazz, basically, but these two young fellows that we have with us come out of rock bands. And they're tremendously exciting players.

Personally, I can't see how anyone can produce any beautiful music out of being angry.

For the last five years I've been in the production business.

I mean, there's a hell of a lot of grounds for protest, but you don't do it through music.

Musicians have to suffer to a certain degree in order to obtain their outlet.

Luckily, I'm in the position now of being able to play purely because I have the desire to do so.

It is unwise to think that marriage will bring an end to your emotional problems.

I wish we lived in a world where we'd be able to survive off our talents not money

I love you", once you say this sentence to a girl, it signifies that you have a responsibility towards her.

It takes more strength of character to withstand good fortune than bad.

Suffering is a short pain and a long joy.

The kind of player who has turned his game around, he used to be lousy and lazy and now he is lazy and lousy.

Wherever there is sincerity & talent, people do recognize them. It may take some time but we should have some patience and hold on to our passion.

Jesus is not asking us to do anything for him that he hasn’t already done for us, under conditions of difficulty beyond our comprehension.

If you can get an IPO, don't buy it. Only buy IPOs you can't get.

Anyone can want something; it's those who believe in their goals that achieve.