I think Karl Rove saw that in George W. Bush early on and understood the impact that he could have on Texas politics and probably on national politics.

As a musician you have to keep one foot back in the past and have one foot forward into the future.

I don't care much about music. What I like is sounds.

I think one of the problems the Democrats have today is that they are an elitist party.

Men have died for this music. You can't get more serious than that.

It's taken me all my life to learn what not to play.

One of the reasons we're here is to be a part of this process of exchange.

Texas is now a cornerstone of the electoral college for Republicans.

You can't steal a gift. Bird [Charlie Parker] gave the world his music, and if you can hear it you can have it.

I try to play the bare essence, to let everything be just what it's supposed to be.

The sign of a mature musician is knowing what not to play.

If you think God’s there, He is. If you don’t, He isn’t. And if that’s what God’s like, I wouldn’t worry about it.

No expensive car can keep life going except, strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow.

Movement is the essence of life.

Genghis Khan was a fascinating man and way ahead of his time.

When there is no feeling of accomplishment, children fail to develop properly and old people rapidly decline.

I'm a conservative and I believe if you tax something more you get less of it.

Today is a new day. Today is a day for you to begin creating a joyous, fulfilling life.

We're looking out for the financial best interests of the up-and-comer. Everything connects to that.

Desire has no history.

Do not try to push your way through to the front ranks of your profession; do not run after distinctions and rewards; but do your utmost to find an entry into the world of beauty.