I've learned that in the theater the story is everything. Every lyric, every line and every musical gesture has to propel the journey of a given character or the overall plot.

Music has always been my protection against the world, from a very young age. I feel safe inside of a jam.

We want to have a spontaneous adventure. You can't plan an adventure, or it ceases to be one.

Set the gearshift for the high gear of your soul. You've got to run like an antelope, out of control.

Ideally the point of music is community, not the player. Musicians are simply channels to link the audience to the music and to each other.

It's like you're surfing... The same wave that can be a source of pain can be a beautiful flowing grace and source of power. It's all a matter of how you respond to it.

If there's one thing I discovered since I came back from hiatus, it's that you can't go backwards.

I'm not trying to pull the rug out from under anybody, but the music really does tell you where to go.

Creativity is the antidote to destruction.

What happens if you start drawing squares? Well, I'd say the answer to that is, don't get famous for drawing circles.

My life was a complete catatrophe. I was very, very sick from drugs and alcohol.

Let thy pure act be thy prayer.

True religion... is giving and finding one's happiness by bringing happiness into the lives of others.

Whatever exists at all exists in some amount. To know it thoroughly involves knowing its quantity as well as its quality.

You can't give until you have.

Countries make policies for themselves. And Donald Trump wants to make - that's his policy.

To influence others must keep growing themselves.

Actually, what I miss are people corpsing on stage.

If you (to General Bertrand) do not perceive that Jesus Christ is God, very well; then I did wrong to make you a general.

In fall-orbed glory, yonder moon divine, Rolls through the dark blue depths.

If we build something great, like we have at Travelers Group so far, a whole host of people benefit.