I got into trad jazz, then modern jazz, then avant-garde jazz, between the ages of 16 to 18.

I'm inspired by the poets, so I'm always going to give in that direction, rather than in any other. It's the making of me... and also the downfall of me.

Id just like to prove to myself that Im all here and all together and can get the best out of myself. Id also like to prove that to a couple of other people.

In some ways, I lament the introduction of civilisation on such a huge scale, because it has given us a lot of room to abuse each other, which we continue to do.

What I lack in height, I make up for in wicked good hearing.

The most introspective of souls are often those that have been hurt the most.

No harm in listening. Alexei's a child, not a wizard. We don't lose control of our brains by listening.

Everyone has his faults which he continually repeats: neither fear nor shame can cure them.

Real listening is a willingness to let the other person change you.

Video for the Internet has become a testing ground for mediums that actually have revenue.

Morocco: Looks better in films.

I'm kind of a private person, and sometimes it's like pulling teeth to get me to talk.

Also, I didn’t trust any guy who used more styling products than I did.

Secrecy is the beginning of tyranny

It is said that if our intention is to help others-even if we are unable to follow it through-we will never have any regret. Regret is a result of trying to make "me" happy.