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

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

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

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

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.

Coffee first. Save the world later.

I have come up with a sure-fire concept for a hit television show, which would be called 'A Live Celebrity Gets Eaten by a Shark'.

There are two kinds of freedom: one is the freedom from something, which is a reaction; and the other is not a reaction, it is "being free."

I wasn't expecting to do what I'm doing now...I've grown as a player and as a man.

I'm chasing perfection.

cause it's a hard life, with love in the world. and i'm a hard girl, loving me is like chewing on pearls.

Reminiscing, with obvious emotion, on his long career It has turned out a whole lot better than I ever, ever, ever dreamed.

Let everyone leave all the guns - British guns and Irish guns - outside the door.

I have only ever read one book in my life, and that is White Fang. It's so frightfully good I've never bothered to read another.

I don't know what it takes to make marriage work, but I'm going to keep trying until I get it right. I haven't given up on love or marriage.