It took me about 12 years to reach my million-word mark. The challenge now is to continue to challenge myself.
Let there be no doubt: the state of our union is strong - stronger than the terrorists who seek to harm us and stronger than the challenges that confront us. At the same time, we know that our union can be stronger still.
Jazz of the sort we play is a happy, extroverted music. You don't have to think about it too much.

