You must always believe that life is as extraordinary as music says it is.

She understood children, and knew that they were adults handicapped by a humiliating disguise and had their adult qualities within them.

Repression is the only lasting philosophy. The dark deference of fear and slavery, my friend, will keep the dogs obedient to the whip, as long as this roof shuts out the sky.

the worst times come to an end if you can only wait long enough.

It requires courage to make a frontal attack on nature through the broad planes and the large lines and it is cowardly to do it by the facets and details. It is a battle.

Wynton Marsalis' skills have grown as fast as his ambition, and he is the most ambitious younger composer in Jazz.

When you ask "why", "what if" and "why not" you force yourself to explore what's possible and not just what is.

Never grieve for me if it is my good fortune to die with my boots on. That's what I most hope for.

Sunset is the opening music of the night.

I love key lime pie, although it's never made the proper way.

I feel amazing. In my life right now, I have so much motivation. I am so hungry and so determined... I am young, I am healthy and I feel great - 42 is the new 32.