It's not exclusive, but inclusive, which is the whole spirit of jazz.

Jazz has borrowed from other genres of music and also has lent itself to other genres of music.

The spirit of jazz is the spirit of openness.

Don't be afraid to expand yourself, to step out of your comfort zone. That's where the joy and the adventure lie.

You would not exist if you did not have something to bring to the table of life.

Music is the tool to express life - and all that makes a difference.

Forget about trying to compete with someone else. Create your own pathway. Create your own new vision.

I think there's a great beauty to having problems. That's one of the ways we learn.

You can practice to attain knowledge, but you can't practice to attain wisdom.

Music happens to be an art form that transcends language.

The most valuable things in life are priceless. They are courage, compassion, wisdom, respect for ourselves and others, and a host of characteristics that we call the beauty of the human spirit.

The key to failure is ignoring Cosmic Ordering.

The meal is hot, but still delicious.Life is hard, but still beautiful.

Words are like the wind. They will blow away your own footsteps but they also will blow away the footsteps and thoughts of others. Use them wisely and with care.

There is no pressure to perform, to succeed, because we already have. If your family and community accepts you, who else must you impress? Just yourself and God, ja?

My mum fought for feminism in her day so instilled in me the importance of equality. She taught me so much about women.

A train will bring you back to the place you came from, but it will not return you home.

I'm a nightclub comic. That's what I do. I work in the clubs uncensored because my mind is uncensored, and those are the thoughts that I have. I do the kind of comedy that I would enjoy seeing.

What are you thinking about? What you focus on right now will tend to come into your life a little later. Here's your reminder to change your mind.

If people knew how hard I worked at my art, they would not consider me a genius.

Stand up - above the crowd. Even if you've gotta shout out loud!