[My mother] was the one who encouraged me constantly and always reminded me that God gave me a talent and I have to use it. I should not keep it locked inside.

The hands find a way to do what the heart wants to say

If you lack technique you lose the freedom to create.

I didn't study music. I literally lived it.

With the guitar I've suffered a great deal, but when I've had a good time, the suffering seemed worthwhile.

I believe that people have to be sensitized more about the many jobs an individual can branch out to after studying an art form.

You may be surprised to know that growing up, I wanted to be a writer of children's books.

What I love about African-African music is how unselfconscious it is in so many ways.

In general, even if I'm dealing with a historical subject, I begin with invention rather than investigation, because I need to understand what is going to be the voice or the tone of the story.

I have noticed that these days, people don't want to take their time to succeed.

As a visual arts teacher, I have to keep my mind open. I have explores styles from pointillism to cubism.

If you are not learning, you are not living.

Before one can know what is right and wrong, he must first align himself with God. Only then is one in a position to do right.

We are very focused this time and our preparation has been better. We maybe made one or two mistakes last time, but not this time.

The man who loves his wife above all else on earth gains the freedom and power to pursue other noble, but lesser, loves.

I don't feel like a survivor. I feel left behind.

Americans appreciate the way our friends around the world are sticking by us, and we all hope for their continued support in what's going to be some very trying times.

We have reached the point where ignorance and neglect are the best we can hope for in a ruler.

Comfort is perennially important. Dance clothes are so comfortable and I try to find that in regular clothing as welling.

writing is the profound pleasure and being read the superficial.

I think women have to change their hairstyle from time to time.