"I take a lot of inspiration from the nature of the universe and visualize my work as a direct or indirect reflection of life, inside and around us."

“Jack Layton taught us to believe in a new approach to leadership.”

“I think that what most surprises anybody who goes into politics from even a modestly cerebral background is the vulgarity of much of the cut and thrust of politics.”

“Never confuse looking your best with doing your best.”

“My mother really didn't know a heck of a lot about business. She was a very good mother, that made sure we ate right and we had our cod liver oil, but didn't know a heck of a lot about what I did.”

“Learning to read music in Braille and play by ear helped me develop a damn good memory.”

“How could you possibly stop the apocalypse when I'm atomic bombin' the populace?”

“My playing started to develop through the Miles Davis stuff I was listening to.”

“Clear statement is argument.”