Play always as if in the presence of a master.

If we were all determined to play the first violin we should never have an ensemble. therefore, respect every musician in his proper place.

The principal mark of genius is not perfection, but originality.

To send light into the darkness of men's hearts - such is the duty of the artist.

Talent works, genius creates.

When you play, never mind who listens to you.

For me, music is always the language which permits one to converse with the Beyond.

I am so fresh in soul and spirit that life gushes and bubbles around me in a thousand springs.

When you play, do not trouble yourself as to who is listening. Yet always play as though a master listened to you.

In order to compose, all you need to do is remember a tune that nobody else has thought of.

Art was not created as a way to riches. Strive to become a true artist; all else will take care of itself.

Wake up, Life is a gift realize that!

Peace is possible, and it will take a miracle.

Can you be grateful for everything? No. But in every moment.

Our love, our gratitude, our admiration for our men and women in uniform, our veterans and their families - all of that is bigger than any one party or any one election.

So the American government lied to the Native Americans for many, many years, and then President Clinton lied about a relationship, and everyone was surprised! A little naive, I feel!

I am an actor and of course I respond very positively to flattery.

If the playwright knew every little thing about his play, why bother? There must be discovery all the time, otherwise why bother to do it?

I hardly have any spare time! But when I do, I garden a lot - I love plants and flowers.

Don’t recall. Don’t imagine. Don’t think. Don’t examine. Don’t control. Rest.

Yeah, that's funny, huh?...Something hurts you real bad and you get used to it. Like being hurt becomes part of who you are.