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.