I am the age of the some of the grandparents that are bringing their young grandchildren to hear the music. I have been fortunate enough to see multiple generations of families come see my shows.

Lynn, my wife, would very much appreciate if I had a talent for anything besides music.

We suffered for our music. Now, it's your turn.

I didn't get into music to win awards. I love to play and the older I get the more I love it. And I love new things.

you look at me and cryeverything hurtsi hold you and whisperbut everything can heal

Developing nations want to become developed nations.

If you don't pursue what you think will be most meaningful, you will regret it. Life is long. There is always time for Plan B. But don't begin with it.

Life is made too easy. Mankind's moral fibre is giving way under the softening influence of luxury.

Everything connects to everything; therefore, as we change, the world cannot but change with us.

Art has got nothing to do with taste.

So one important lesson of Vietnam is, the first casualty of an unwise and unjust war are the American troops called on to fight it. Their service should be honored.

Well, usually when I finish one character, I'm looking for a role that's really different.

You have to be able to use it [art] to effect change in the community. That's what gives the film and the music an impactful legacy.

If the boy have not a woman's gift To rain a shower of commanded tears, An onion will do well for such a shift.