Bear in mind that parts of the score may be devoid of direct musical relevance.

The notation is more important than the sound. Not the exactitude and success with which a notation notates a sound; but the musicalness of the notation in its notating.

The score must govern the music. It must have authority, and not merely be an arbitrary jumping-off point for improvisation.

Do you guys think its worse to wear a fedora or kill 15 people?

No matter what the name, we're all the same pieces in one big chess game.

Analysis kills spontaneity.

I think that painting relates very neatly to inner travel and the exploration of inner worlds. With painting, I always get the impression that you're sort of entering into a shared space.

Faith is not in your head. Faith is in your heart. Sometimes you have to turn your mind off and listen to your heart.

Nature is, after all, the only book that offers important content on every page.

Social support is everything.

I love people. I wanted to be with the people. I wanted to give something back what I get from football, because God gave everything to me.

It is convenient that there be gods, and, as it is convenient, let us believe there are.

I'm one of those fortunate actors who gets to work pretty much every day. I've had a run of good fortune and work with some terrific people who have hired me.