I plan on doing a lot more work on my own, and discovering and doing more.

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.

The quest for knowledge is passion to study.

The investments of your youth, are drafts upon your old age. Invest sheer poetry in yourself.

God is never angry for His sake, only for ours.

I know people want me to sort of defend myself, to sit here and be like, 'I'm a boy, but I wear make-up sometimes.' But, you know, to me, it doesn't really matter.

Get to know your characters as well as you can let there be something at stake, and then let the chips fall where they may.

I don't see what else you can spend your money on... If you want to own things, art is a pretty good bet.

I don't paint, I hit.

Gender equality must become a lived reality.

Whether Theresa May had stabbed has stabbed the former Mayor of London in the back and Michael Gove had stabbed him in the front. That's about it. It makes House of Cards look like Teletubbies.

I have zero interest in these Capitol people. They are only distractions from the food.