The most fun is to play clubs, because you actually get to see the people.

People should decide what success means for them, and not be distracted by accepting others' definitions of success.

We all have different musical instincts, and I think they're precious and should be respected.

From my time in 'King Crimson,' I'd describe a Progressive band as one that keeps trying to break musical barriers, and keeps trying to do new music.

Like many musicians, I don't look back much... only concentrate on what music I'm doing, and occasionally look ahead.

For me, if the music is good, whether the artist is famous or unknown, I love being part of the music and contributing what I can to the bass end.

Victor Wooten is the Carlos Castaneda of music

Through the years I've found that I prefer live playing to recording. I still do lots of recording - but I treasure the live shows.

John was great to work with, and a lot of fun. I wish Id had the chance to make more music with him, of course, and to get to know him better.

I'm a player and I do it because I love playing whether it's for my album or someone else's.

We can serve humanity with passionate commitment to our divine purpose.

Nothing comes back. The eye sees for a moment, the ear hears, but look, now it is gone.

In business, the competition will bite you if you keep running, if you stand still, they will swallow you.

The space program needs a goal, and the goal should be humans to Mars.

I'm never nervous when I go to meet heads of state. I feel they should be nervous, because they are the ones who'll be held accountable for the lives their decisions will impact the most.

When you start to see another human being as less than you, it's a danger.

Music is the mirror of reality.

There is a necessary limit to our achievement, but none to our attempt.

The most potent and significant expression of statism is a State educational system. Without it, statism is impossible. With it, the State can, and has, become everything.

The songs from your childhood, when you hear them you get chills all over.