Sometimes when you start losing detail, whether it's in music or in life, something as small as failing to be polite, you start to lose substance.

If a guy's got it, let him give it. I'm selling music, not prejudice.

In life, sometimes you just lose.

One way or the other, if you want to find reasons why you shouldn't keep on, you'll find 'em. The obstacles are all there; there are a million of 'em.

After you've done all the work and prepared as much as you can, what the hell, you might as well go out and have a good time.

Beware that you do not lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.