The ukulele has always appealed to the older generation.

The ukulele is the instrument of peace.

Because if everyone played the ukulele, this world would be a much happier place.

There's no ego when you're a ukulele player.

Most people are awestruck when they see Lady Gaga and Bette Midler, but then the queen comes in.

You know, Leonard Cohen is amazing, just a mastermind, and really one of the great geniuses of our time.

I still believe that music is healing to some extent.

Now I know what a dulcimer is supposed to sound like.

Classical music presents some of the world's most challenging pieces.

Hawaii is a small, close community.

If I could do something with Paul McCartney it would be just amazing. Or Eric Clapton.

Actions speak louder than words, and a smile says, ‘I like you. You make me happy. I am glad to see you.

You can't Love someone without Trusting them,

Don't tell them too much about your soul. They're waiting for just that.

I think my books are better than my exhibitions. If people don't like my books then I don't mind. I guess you like them enough to write an essay about them so that makes me pretty happy.

Philosophy must indeed recognize the possibility that the people rise to it, but must not lower itself to the people.

Identity politics isn't old school! It's still alive and well.

False hope is worse than despair.

If you're bored in New York, it's your own fault.

Yes, I had cancer. Right now, I am totally clean. The only realities in life are that you are born, and that you die.