Jazz stands for freedom. Its supposed to be the voice of freedom: Get out there and improvise, and take chances, and dont be a perfectionist – leave that to the classical musicians. – Dave Brubeck
Many people dont understand how disciplined you have to be to play jazz… And that is really the idea of democracy – freedom within the Constitution or discipline. You dont just get out there and do anything you want. – Dave Brubeck
Im always hoping for the nights that are inspired where you almost have an out of body experience. – Dave Brubeck
Im beginning to understand myself. But it would have been great to be able to understand myself when I was 20 rather than when I was 82. – Dave Brubeck
Animals, they are one of the most beautiful gifts we have and, you know, if there are people that have compassion, there are very few people that put their money into animal rescue organizations. And if there is someone that has that passion, animals need all the help they can get. – Alyssa Milano