American Quotes

I've been a religious, spiritual person for a long time.

I'm always looking to create new avenues or new visions of music.

I'm always interested in looking forward toward the future. Carving out new ways of looking at things.

I try stuff. I synthesize what's of value with some of the other things I have at my disposal.

I think there's a great beauty to having problems. That's one of the ways we learn.

I think I was supposed to play jazz.

I feel a lot more secure about the directions I take, than I might have, had I not practiced Buddhism.

Getting the Oscar had the biggest impression on me.

Creativity shouldn't be following radio; it should be the other way around.

But, the truth is that everyone is somebody already.

But I have to be careful not to let the world dazzle me so much that I forget that I'm a husband and a father.

Being a musician is what I do, but it's not what I am.

Music is the tool to express life - and all that makes a difference.

It's not exclusive, but inclusive, which is the whole spirit of jazz.

Creativity and artistic endeavors have a mission that goes far beyond just making music for the sake of music.

Miles' sessions were not typical of anybody else's sessions. They were totally unique.

I try to practice with my life.

Music happens to be an art form that transcends language.

Victory is the child of preparation and determination.

A dream without ambition is like a car without gas... you're not going anywhere.

Working with Benny was important for me and for black musicians in general.

The secret is keeping busy, and loving what you do.

So I always figured I'd still be playing at this age.

Seemed to me that drumming was the best way to get close to God.

Playing is my way of thinking, talking, communicating.

Playing gives me as much good feeling now as it did when I was a bitty kid.

Music was our wife, and we loved her. And we stayed with her, and we clothed her, and we put diamond rings on her hands.

I think I love it more as I get older because I keep getting better on drums, vibes and piano.

I feel honored to have been a part of that dramatic change.

Gratitude is when memory is stored in the heart and not in the mind.