Here in England we live at a slower pace, have more time to enjoy things - like good jazz.

A frisky spirit makes my trombone sing.

In America, life is introverted, self-absorbed - and so is their music.

We play happy music and we make people happy, that's why they like us

Jazz of the sort we play is a happy, extroverted music. You don't have to think about it too much.

I have only been working in the office for a few months, but I already have a development plan and had the opportunity to job shadow someone in a role that is of interest to me.

Dreams are woven with threads of truth.

When you start doing the impossible, you make it possible

Painted faces, sun burnt skin, fixed expressions, smiles worn thin.

The media wants me to change, but it would be very dishonest to supporters to do so.

I've always been slightly afraid of coming out with my record because it's so personal to me. Now it doesn't feel as frightening as I thought it would.

It's a new day, a new beginning for your new life. With discipline you will be amazed at how much progress you'll be able to make. What have you got to lose except the guilt and fear of the past?

I'll say this, and this has nothing to do with gender or sexuality: You do not want to get licked in the face repeatedly by another human being. You just don't. It's not pleasant.

I believe in everything - a little bit.

You see that gap is exactly how they can marginalize and exclude people from giving the voters more voices and choices.

A nation without heroes is nothing.