I know the world is filled with troubles and many injustices. But reality is as beautiful as it is ugly. I think it is just as important to sing about beautiful mornings as it is to talk about slums. I just couldn't write anything without hope in it.
“So American culture is itself a hybrid and lends itself to use in other people's hybrids.”
“I'm curious about people. That's what I've always done since I've been a small boy. I'm curious about others.”