At the end of '69 I did a gig with Jean Luc Ponty here in L.A. He was an electric violinist.

I'm really looking forward to playing in Copenhagen again. Last time I stayed as long as I could, took pictures, signed autographs, and hung out until they through me out of the place!

I would much prefer that they take me as I am, that way the experience is genuine between the both of us.

I work with many jazz artists as Miles Davis, Laughlin, etc.. One of the things all these artists had in common is that they had no fear.

The majority of the people I work with are more than musicians and singers, they are personal friends and friends help each other.

Well, since I produce and pay for my own albums, it is the ultimate freedom.

I mean this record does not sound like somebody's maiden voyage.

Im also working on a track for Howard Hewett, and a theme for a new NPR show.

I grew up with Al Jarreau. We had a band together and worked these places for three years when neither one of us knew we could make a living doing music.

When I think about my new CD, the word 'joy' comes to mind. I sincerely hope that each listener will feel the earth, spirit, and aggressive creativity emanating from this album.

I've developed an audience over the years and I don't want to loose them.

Personal experiences that disrupt stale routines result in the phenomena of cognitive dissiliency, jolting our minds and enhancing our ability to internalizing new information.

I would rather have 10, 000 stories than 10, 000 in my bank account @myhumancompass Roy ('Backpack') Baron author of Looking Glass Shattered.

Art requires neither complaisance nor politeness; nothing but faith, faith and freedom.

If Harry Potter taught us anything, it's that no one should have to live in the closet

The highest virtue here may be least in another world.

I don't have to follow any special diet or count calories. I try to eat healthily and before a match I load up on pasta and salads. But I pretty much do what I want.

I'm a singer who thinks like a rapper.

I like to listen to different kinds of music - it just depends on my mood. I love Madonna, Russian singers... I like the Rolling Stones a lot!

No man is an island; but some are peninsulas.

This is the definition of happiness: a whole day stretching out ahead of me, beautiful in its emptiness and simplicity.