I started to play Jazz music in my early teens. A boyfriend brought records over, so I listened to everything

I'd just as soon be on a good Steinway or Yamaha just as well.

The key of D is daffodil yellow, B major is maroon, and B flat is blue.

By the way, I got a Grammy, which was a big thrill.

I have a West Coast rhythm section and a New York rhythm section. I've got them spread out all over the place.

At the risk of being a fuddy-duddy I don't have a computer; I don't have e-mail; and I really don't need something in my house that I would be sitting in front of for hours.

I need to get up and walk around and keep my knees from getting bad, which is what's happening.

The house is in turmoil with records on every space. In the kitchen and in the dining room is covered with records. I don't have a big enough house to accommodate everything.

I would really hate to have e-mail. It's bad enough with all the mail I get.

It's awful to have to, but I've started thinking about that, you know. 86. I'm thinking, well, maybe I might make it to 90. At least I'd like to have my brains.

One should leave the piano when Oscar comes in. This man is dangerous.

People by and large will relate to the image you project.

The recitation of grievances was strange balm.

It is important for me to remember that time learning anything substantial, even if it's not my favourite topic, is time well used.

If Hillary Clinton can be president, then one girl can be mayor.

People ask me how did you choose the part and how did you prepare for this work? I just learned the lines and showed up; I don't know what else to say because that's all I know how to do.

Base your happiness on being real, not on illusions and expectations.

Photography is an adventure just as life is an adventure.

My guitar is half my life and my wife is the other half.

Getting on the bus and touring was my life. And when that was not around, I felt myself a bit lost at times, because that was all I had.

Friendship, obligation and greed are not good enough reasons to write anything.