I think there is such a valid concept as "serious music," meaning that if you don't take it seriously, you don't get it all.
You don't work on something for six years and be blind to the myriad of other approaches.
The genius of our country is improvisation, and jazz reflects that. It's our great contribution to the arts.
Do something that will last and be beautiful. It doesn't have to be a bridge-or a symphony or book or a business. It could be the look in the eye of a child you raise or a simple garden you tend. Do something that will last and be beautiful.
It is the great arrogance of the present to forget the intelligence of the past
I think we too often make choices based on the safety of cynicism, and what we're lead to is a life not fully lived. Cynicism is fear, and it's worse than fear - it's an active disengagement.
History isn't really about the past - settling old scores. It's about defining the present and who we are.
My vibe was to just move forward at a really cool pace.
It will not do to say that it is out of woman's sphere to assist in making laws, for if that were so, then it should be also out of her sphere to submit to them.
All special charters of freedom must be abrogated where the universal law of freedom is to flourish.
Panic does not help, even if you are unable to answer. Try to ask questions to the interviewers as well and it should be impressive enough.