Making a record is like painting a school bus with a toothbrush

Greatness occurs when your children love you, when your critics respect you and when you have peace of mind.

I went with Lionel Hampton for three years. Out of that came a trip to Europe.

Not one ounce of my self worth depends on your acceptance of me.

Let's not get too full of ourselves. Let's leave space for God to come into the room.

You Make Your Mistakes To Learn How To Get To The Good Stuff

I learned real early why God gave us two ears and one mouth, because you're supposed to listen twice as much as you talk.

Imagine what a harmonious world it could be if every single person, both young and old shared a little of what he is good at doing.

The process is the most beautiful part.

I've always thought that a big laugh is a really loud noise from the soul saying, "Ain't that the truth."

The only music I don't like is bad music.

Always ask yourself: "What will happen if I say nothing?

Sometimes when you're upset it's so easy to forget what's real and go for what makes you feel better. (131)

Remembering the good has also resurrected the bad.

Englishmen never will be slaves they are free to do whatever the Government and public opinion allow them to do.

Restaurants stress the protein. People read menu items left to right, with the protein first. I read descriptions right to left.

Losers fix the blame; winners fix what caused the problem.

Art is amoral; so is life. For me there are no obscene pictures or books; there are only poorly conceived and poorly executed ones.

I tend to think that you fulfill your own destiny, whether you realize it or not.

Sirens wailed; the revolution had come to Harrisonville. Blood was flowing on Pearl Street.

It takes a lot of guts to get up on top of a bar and dance.