I'd like to feel that whatever I play is a result of whatever I've heard.

In some ways Lester Young is the most complex rhythmically of any musician. He does some things which are just phenomenal.

I understood that if I wanted to work, the saxophone was the main instrument. The clarinet was what we call a double.

Benny Goodman was one of the big influences as a clarinet player. That's why I wanted the clarinet.

I love Indian music very much, but I haven't studied that specifically.

I could stop and say, Well that was a D minor, G seven, but I really don't want to know that. I just want to know that there's a combination of notes that makes a sound.

Most jazz players work out their solos, at least to the extent that they have a very specific vocabulary.

As long as there are people trying to play music in a sincere way, there will be Jazz.

After playing now for 60 years, it's still very challenging for me to play a simple melody and have it clean and touch the reed at the proper time in the proper way.

A first love always occupies a special place.

I have been able to get a small audience. It's not the huge audience, but it's enough to make it possible to play. I appreciate that.

​Dharma or Ethics and Morals are the Fundamental Set of Rules created for those who want to Play the Game, by those who are Inside the Game.

Don't judge people by what others tell you

I love the characters I've had the opportunity to play.

I don't like a lot of the stuff that goes on in the art world, but it's hard to be old and like what goes on around you.

If you're a leader, it's important to set aside time to quiet yourself and listen for God's direction.

Mortals seldom know how greatly they are influenced by fairies, knooks and ryls, who often put thoughts into their heads that only the wise little immortals could have conceived.

All light is available light.

Wealth is well known to be a great comforter.

Man has tried his suicide with bigotry and hate, but in the end he'll kill himself with nothing but his waste.

That's the definition of 'success' for the modern Democrat Party. As many people dependent on government as possible is the objective.