Classical music is far from boring - it has all the blood, energy, the sinister dark side, rhythm that rock music has, and all the refined, subtle sensuality that one can ask for

Music criticism should be to musicians what ornithology is to the birds.

Great music has layers of things to discover. I try to do so every night.

A book can be as dangerous as a sword in the right hands

Kill the heroes and you kill the soul of a nation.

Happiness is not something you get but something you do.

I think that we're always drawn - particularly sophisticated people - are always drawn to the idea of simplicity.

We played at a club called, the Elbow Room. Don Carlos, the nightclub owner, was very hip and a very important person who made a big impact on my life.

Dad," I said hesitantly, "I wish you could be there for me even when I'm doing the wrong thing. I wish you could love me even when I'm screwing up.

No matter how poor my eyes are I can still talk.

Let nothing disturb thee, let nothing affright thee. All things are passing. Patience obtains all things. He who has God has everything - God alone suffices.

Being Indian is not blood as much as it is culture.

I wouldn't change anything for the world, although the fame part of this [entertainment] industry is tough to handle at times.