I'm really looking forward to playing in Copenhagen again. Last time I stayed as long as I could, took pictures, signed autographs, and hung out until they through me out of the place!

I would much prefer that they take me as I am, that way the experience is genuine between the both of us.

I work with many jazz artists as Miles Davis, Laughlin, etc.. One of the things all these artists had in common is that they had no fear.

The majority of the people I work with are more than musicians and singers, they are personal friends and friends help each other.

Well, since I produce and pay for my own albums, it is the ultimate freedom.

At the end of '69 I did a gig with Jean Luc Ponty here in L.A. He was an electric violinist.

I mean this record does not sound like somebody's maiden voyage.

Im also working on a track for Howard Hewett, and a theme for a new NPR show.

I grew up with Al Jarreau. We had a band together and worked these places for three years when neither one of us knew we could make a living doing music.

When I think about my new CD, the word 'joy' comes to mind. I sincerely hope that each listener will feel the earth, spirit, and aggressive creativity emanating from this album.

I've developed an audience over the years and I don't want to loose them.

A man who wields a pen has to be accountable to society.

I'm really visually stimulated more than anything. I don't really listen to music. I'm more into watching telly or watching movies and visual art.

I've always had- how shall I say it? -the prize at the end. My whole life shows that.

I think anyone who follows me knows how I react. It's not always poetic and perfect but neither am I.

This is a stupid song and that's the way I like it.

Having cancer gave me membership in an elite club I'd rather not belong to.

I think you're put here on earth to enjoy yourself. And I'm doing that.

Without constancy there is neither love, friendship, nor virtue in the world.

When you empower women and help them thrive, you help their communities thrive. Women shoulder the burden disproportionately.

The finest flowers of genius have grown in an atmosphere where those of Nature are prone to droop, and difficult to bring to maturity.