The principle of asceticism never was, nor ever can be, consistently pursued by any living creature. Let but one tenth part of the inhabitants of the earth pursue it consistently, and in a days time they will have turned it into a Hell. – Jeremy Bentham
Beauty is about perception, not about make-up. I think the beginning of all beauty is knowing and liking oneself. You cant put on make-up, or dress yourself, or do you hair with any sort of fun or joy if youre doing it from a position of correction. – Kevyn Aucoin
At the risk of sounding hopelessly romantic, love is the key element. I really love to play with different musicians who come from different cultural backgrounds. – John McLaughlin