When things are going well, I hate to quit.

Jazz stands for freedom. It's supposed to be the voice of freedom: Get out there and improvise, and take chances, and don't be a perfectionist - leave that to the classical musicians.

Jazz is about the only form of art existing today in which there is freedom of the individual without the loss of group contact.

Damn it, when I'm bombastic, I have my reasons. I want to be bombastic-take it or leave it.

Kinship doesn't come from skin color. It's in your soul and your mind.

It's like a whole orchestra, the piano for me.

The secret of a great melody is a secret.

I'm always hoping for the nights that are inspired where you almost have an out of body experience

Jazz is about freedom within discipline.

Don't be a perfectionist... leave that to the classical musicians.

We don't know the power that's within our own bodies

If you want a strong future: Becoming secure with insecurity is the best security you can have.

Gentleman: one who never hurts anyone's feelings unintentionally.

I never went for the talkers.

Concerts have to be seen as a real event for which the aim is to try and feed everybody.

Our goal was not freedom. Freedom was the necessary prerequisite to get to equality.

In its current form, globalization cannot be sustained. Democratic societies will not support it. Authoritarian leaders will fear to impose it.

Economists are economical, among other things, of ideas; most make those of their graduate days do for a lifetime.

On the Republican playing field, Republicans always win.

Every other author may aspire to praise; the lexicographer can only hope to escape reproach.

Surround yourself with those who won’t compete but will revel in your success and see your ascent as a reflection of their own possibilities.