Art is a subject that is inundated with opinions. In fact, that's all it is about is opinions.

Art is a subject that is inundated with opinions. In fact, that's all it is about is opinions.

It's very difficult for me to dislike an artist. No matter what he's creating, the fact that he's experiencing the joy of creation makes me feel like we're in a brotherhood of some kind... we're in it together.

You don't have to be Picasso or Rembrandt to create something. The fun of it, the joy of creating, is way high above anything else to do with the art form.

Talking about the body getting old, there's a sadness to it in a way.

I got a chance to listen to and watch Thelonious Monk and his quartet play two shows a night, for six weeks. It was a great education. There was my university, man.