Perfume is a form of writing, an ink, a choice made in the first person, the dot on the i, a weapon, a courteous gesture, part of the instant, a consequence.

To create a perfume you have to be the servant of the unconscious. Each idea evolves and transforms, but there should be a surprise with each note.

A professional is an amateur who has been working for a long time.

Perhaps in the end, it should be left alone as a reminder that life isn't perfect, but even with it's imperfections it is worthwhile and enjoyable. Wouldn't it be great if more people thought that?

We do not actually know other nations

So let my hands and my face make their way in this world, let my hungry eyes see, my tongue taste.

Sometimes when things seem to be going wrong, they are going right for reasons you are yet to understand.

Jazz should be much less about stress on technical exhibitionism and much more on emotional content.

We need not fear the future or falter in hope or good cheer, because God is with us.

Success is not something to wait for, it is something to work for.

My work is not for everyone, but I think if people give it a try, they may be surprised by how entertaining it is.

If people spend two hours thinking about the direction of their own lives and can relate to the stories they see on screen, to me that's a success.

There is an incredible film, 42. It's the incredible story of Jackie Robinson. I have extolled the virtues of this movie to everyone I meet. I've given quotes to everyone I talk to.