For me, if the music is good, whether the artist is famous or unknown, I love being part of the music and contributing what I can to the bass end.

People should decide what success means for them, and not be distracted by accepting others' definitions of success.

We all have different musical instincts, and I think they're precious and should be respected.

From my time in 'King Crimson,' I'd describe a Progressive band as one that keeps trying to break musical barriers, and keeps trying to do new music.

Like many musicians, I don't look back much... only concentrate on what music I'm doing, and occasionally look ahead.

Victor Wooten is the Carlos Castaneda of music

The most fun is to play clubs, because you actually get to see the people.

Through the years I've found that I prefer live playing to recording. I still do lots of recording - but I treasure the live shows.

John was great to work with, and a lot of fun. I wish Id had the chance to make more music with him, of course, and to get to know him better.

I'm a player and I do it because I love playing whether it's for my album or someone else's.

He would give every penny he has (such is the malignity of the germ) to write one little book and become famous yet all the gold in Peru will not buy him the treasure of a well-turned line.

Who is fit to be elected?' asked Napoleon. 'A Caesar, an Alexander only comes along once a century, so that election must be a matter of chance.

What we seek, at the deepest level, is inwardly to resemble, rather than physically to possess, the objects and places that touch us through their beauty.

The point about working is not to produce great stuff all the time, but to remain ready for when you can.

Anger is the real destroyer of our good human qualities; an enemy with a weapon cannot destroy these qualities, but anger can. Anger is our real enemy.

When you're in office, there are tangible moments when you can see tangible successes.

I consider myself a natural optimist. I like the dark side of things.

Kaz's art is a powerful example of discipline and freedom. His classical calligraphy captures the inner movement and stillness of the brush and mind.

American Gods was designed to be if not open-ended, at least a trilogy kind of shape, so there's definitely one more book, probably another couple of books there to get written.

Those that have wealth must be watchful and wary, Power, alas! naught but misery brings!