I love a lot of reggae, but Ive never had the opportunity to play with any reggae guys.

Music is always changing and the changes are unpredictable.

I didn't follow the standard rules of bass playing, and many musicians on many different instruments who became noteworthy for their unique or particular style did a very similar thing.

As far as current inspiration, I'm listenting to a lot of flamenco, because the techniques used for flamenco can be adapted to playing bass.

I believe the best persona to be onstage is the one that comes naturally.

History has repeated itself many times througout the ages.

It is never easy for anyone to have success in music.

I gave up a lot of things in exchange for my success.

Very often I suspend my musical sensibilities to enjoy music as a fan.

I'm very honored and thankful if someone says something nice about my playing, but in general I'm very critical of what I do.

I try to do my absolute best for the people who come see me play.

To attain the wisdom of every season, you must live all the seasons!

A picture is a personal diary where only the artist knows the meaning.

In matters of love: When giving, be generous! When taking, be thankful!

Independence did not mean chauvinism and narrow nationalism.

Behavior is the theory of manners practically applied.

Intelligence tests are biased toward the literate.

Nothing feels worse than having to break the stage down before the performance, and I mean nothing.

Avoid the precepts of those thinkers whose reasoning is not confirmed by experience.

The English have no exaulted sentiments. They can all be bought.

The highest art one can learn is the art of loving, and that the ultimate creativity and the highest art are born out of a knack - meditation.