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" We're all reflections of the lives we lead. "

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" Reading music is good for training, getting things done in a hurry. It doesn't teach you nothing about feeling. "

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" Horns really make a good band. They always create excitement when it's needed. They give the music a broader spread. It doesn't have to be all guitars and keyboards all the time. "

" The music has a better feeling when you're responding to what's going on. Music is like playing handball, playing catch with someone, not playing golf. Everywhere the ball bounces is where you respond to it. "

" The older you get, the better you get. The key is just keeping the body up with the mind. The mind keeps developing when the body is breaking down. "