I believe in using the entire piano as a single instrument capable of expressing every possible musical idea.

It's the group sound that's important, even when you're playing a solo. You not only have to know your own instrument, you must know the others and how to back them up at all times. That's jazz.

I'm a musician and, just as the critics are hard on me, I'm hard on the critics.

If you have something to say of any worth then people will listen to you.

I don't do something because I think it will sell 30 million albums. I couldn't care less. If it sells one, it sells one.

We're not like pop musicians who have to perform the same top ten tunes every night of a tour.

It's the group sound that's important, even when you're playing a solo.

He's not a performer, he's not a composer, he's not even a musician, but Norman Granz is Mr. Jazz.

First of all, I swore it was two people playing. When I finally admitted to myself that was one man, I gave up the piano for a month. I figured it was hopeless to practice.

I despair about the lack of proper respect shown for the piano. If you want it to sound like a traffic jam, go out in the street and forget the piano. That's not a piano sound.

I am the worlds laziest writer.

Everything that happens in your life is beautiful. Find yourself in the appreciation of life.

A high EQ mind maintains its composure whatever the situation, whether it is being glorified or vilified.

My family is filled with wonderful storytellers. I lack their gift of gab, so it's a relief to be able to write.

I was never actually signed to the label; I was just the annoying rapper that was always around at the studio sessions.

Every single country that has an auto industry is stepping forward to help that auto industry. Why wouldn't we help this industry too, because it needs 3.5 million jobs.

I mean, I think everyone at this level has a chip on their shoulder. Everyone's got a story. Everyone has had to go through some adversity to get to where they are at so, I guess, we all do.

One of my theories is that the hearts of men are about alike, no matter what their skin color.

Many people look but they do not see.

Cinderella!" Dov cried. "Let down your hair!

As long as you live keep smiling because it brightens everybody's day.