It was my band. I organized the band and Dizzy was in the band. Dizzy was the first musical director with the band. Charlie Parker was in the band. But, no, no, that was my band.
“I'm not afraid to be bluntly honest in my songs, even if it means I'm discovering things about myself that I'd rather not.”
“The single most important factor in determining America's success in the 21st century will be maintaining our ability to be an innovative and creative society.”