The moment one gives close attention to any thing, even a blade of grass it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificent world in itself. – Henry Miller
I see every thing I paint in this world, but everybody does not see alike. To the eyes of a miser a guinea is more beautiful than the sun, and a bag worn with the use of money has more beautiful proportions than a vine filled with grapes. – William Blake
People have taken time out of their day and spent their money to come sit down at a concert. And its jazz music-its not easy for them to get to it. I dont want them ever to feel that Im taking their presence lightly. – Wynton Marsalis