Music in movies is all about dissonance and consonance, tension and release.

Greatness occurs when your children love you, when your critics respect you and when you have peace of mind.

I went with Lionel Hampton for three years. Out of that came a trip to Europe.

Not one ounce of my self worth depends on your acceptance of me.

Let's not get too full of ourselves. Let's leave space for God to come into the room.

You Make Your Mistakes To Learn How To Get To The Good Stuff

I learned real early why God gave us two ears and one mouth, because you're supposed to listen twice as much as you talk.

Imagine what a harmonious world it could be if every single person, both young and old shared a little of what he is good at doing.

The process is the most beautiful part.

I've always thought that a big laugh is a really loud noise from the soul saying, "Ain't that the truth."

The only music I don't like is bad music.

My father is using me as a message of hope. My sister is using me as a message of fear.I don't want to be used by anybody.

..Imam Ali [A]..'However knows himself (his soul or spirit) knows [or has known] his Lord

Your half-caf, double vanilla latte is getting cold over here, Francis.

American troops around the globe are the greatest preservers of liberty and peace in the world.

The feeling is less like an ending than just another starting point.

And then we moved to New Jersey and I went to the Art Students League.

Now, I cannot approve anything the council has rejected, but I can reject anything the council has approved.

Don Karnage-he's one of my all-time favorites. He's so brash and so bold and so arrogant-and he just doesn't know what he's doing.

Too old to die young, and too young to grow up.

Feed your mind with the good, the clean, the pure, the powerful, and the positive