It takes different mindsets to do different things.

Erroll Garner is one of the few musicians I believe has a sense of humor in his music.

Writing music is very, very clinical. You just sit down at a piano, map out a theme and when all the technicalities come together, out pours the music.

Some people say 'flutist.' Others say 'flautist.' I just say 'flute player.' That's what I was.

Stravinsky influenced film music in general - those stabbing chords and rhythms from 'The Rite of Spring.'

Bassoon is not an easy instrument to play and to pick it up and play it like a flute or a saxophone is quite an accomplishment.

Are you really sure that a floor can't also be a ceiling?

The best way to hold a people down is to make sure they aren't educated.

My birthday is in November, so I think I'm a Scorpio? I'm not even sure!

Be sure your wisest words are those you do not say.

A sure cure for seasickness is to sit under a tree.

Gambling: The sure way of getting nothing for something.