Although I am basically self taught, I consider Debussy my teacher - the most important elements are colour, light and shadow.

Music's not like becoming a doctor, who can walk into a community and find people who need him.

Music's staying power is a function of how timeless the lyrics, song and production are.

It's amazing to hear, as a voice matures and then starts to decline, what kind of emotion is still conveyed by a really good vocalist.

If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away.

He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would suffice.

My music will go on forever. Maybe it's a fool say that, but when me know facts me can say facts. My music will go on forever.

Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music.

The sexual embrace can only be compared with music and with prayer.

The man that hath no music in himself, Nor is not moved with concord of sweet sounds, is fit for treasons, stratagems and spoils.