Just when you think it can't get no better, then it does.

I'm like a child trying to do everything, say everything and be everything all at once.

The whole universe is based on rhythms. Everything happens in circles, in spirals.

After you start learning all about the mechanics of piloting a riverboat, you stop seeing all the pretty sunsets and you start thinking about the weather.

A banjo will get you through times of no money, but money won't get you through times of no banjo

Sometimes when a new piece of knowledge comes along you suddenly change your priorities and focus on something completely different instead.

Time is the most important thing there is. That is the only element that you can't withdraw from the situation and still have the situation exist. Everything depends on time.

She dries her eyes and bakes her pies and leaves 'em on the window sill

Mike Compton knows more about Bill Monroe style mandolin than the Father of Bluegrass himself.

What's the use in being different when it's being different that's the same.

The best way to express rhythm is music.

Throughout world history, all freedom has been no more than repetitious abolishment of what has already been abolished. There is no end to the killing of weeds.

There is no reason to repeat bad history.

All I ever wanted to do was be able to pay my rent.

Most great art is created when the artist feels they are channeling something rather than trying to communicate something.

The kind of music or the kind of arrangements that I do, the kind of musicians I choose, is just what I like to hear.

If a journalist calls you a racist, chances are, all other journalists will call you a racist.

If God had wanted man to play soccer, he wouldn't have given us arms.

Have been unavoidably detained by the world. Expect us when you see us.

Never say no to an idea - you never know how that idea will ignite another idea.

I love Karlie Kloss. I want to bake cookies with her!