That's kind of my goal: to build a new row of meaningful tones.

In some ways Lester Young is the most complex rhythmically of any musician. He does some things which are just phenomenal.

I understood that if I wanted to work, the saxophone was the main instrument. The clarinet was what we call a double.

Benny Goodman was one of the big influences as a clarinet player. That's why I wanted the clarinet.

I love Indian music very much, but I haven't studied that specifically.

I could stop and say, Well that was a D minor, G seven, but I really don't want to know that. I just want to know that there's a combination of notes that makes a sound.

Most jazz players work out their solos, at least to the extent that they have a very specific vocabulary.

As long as there are people trying to play music in a sincere way, there will be Jazz.

After playing now for 60 years, it's still very challenging for me to play a simple melody and have it clean and touch the reed at the proper time in the proper way.

A first love always occupies a special place.

I'd like to feel that whatever I play is a result of whatever I've heard.

Nature has made all her truths independent of one another. Our art makes one dependent on the other.

Spiritual maturity is a lifelong pursuit. We grow in spiritual maturity moment by moment, day by day, year by year.

Nature awakens each day in brilliant autumn colors, making me wish the pale winter would bid adieu.

I never wanted to be a director.

Nothing guarantees more the erosion of character than getting something for nothing

What youth or maiden conspires with the wild luxuriant beauty of Nature? She flourishes most alone, far from the towns where they reside.

Our Lord even gives you suffering that you might share the comfort you receive from Him with somebody who is suffering!

Don't be afraid of anyone. Imagine your life if you're not afraid of anyone.

While Trump keeps the spotlight on himself, the "respectable" Republican establishment chips away at government programs that benefit the general population.

Professionally, it would be a logical choice, but my personal view is that he is the most insincere man I know in football