I use a lot of double-tonguing [using the tongue to control airflow]; that allows me to play as fast as if I was slurring, but with clean articulation on every note.

I don't know if the music moves forward anymore. I haven't heard anything for years - except refinement - coming out of the jazz world.

Once I leave the studio I'm ready to do the next thing. There are records I made that I haven't heard.

Have clean hands in whatever you do. Integrity is doing the right thing when people are watching you and still making it right when they keep their eyes off.

Remember, the IDF, the Israeli Defense Forces, have a working relationship with the Palestinian Authority security forces, which have been incredibly professional.

I beseech you, one and all, to add your prayers to mine to the end that war and bloodshed cease, and that love, friendship, peace and unity reign in the world.

You have to find something you relate to in every character.

You get closer to your own humanity by understanding the stories of other people and the struggles they have.

When I lose, I take it very personally.

In Delaware, the largest growth in population is Indian-Americans moving from India. You cannot go to a 7-11 or a Dunkin Donuts unless you have a slight Indian accent. I'm not joking.

The worst thing is the world is a defensive my-kid-can't-do-anything-wrong parent.

Every setback might be the very thing that makes you carry on and fight all the harder and become much better.

To Harald, may God forgive you and forgive me, too, but I prefer to take my life away and our baby's before I bring him with shame or killing him, Lupe. [Suicide note.]