The First Choral Music I Remember Hearing

When Things Are Going Well, I Hate To Quit.

Probably The Most Profound Thing In The Bible Is 'love Your Enemies, Do Good To Those Who Hate You.' This Is What, To Me, Is The Essence Of Christianity.

Every Individual Should Be Expressing Themselves, Whether A Politician Or A Minister Or A Policeman.

Over The Years I've Had Strong Friendships With Many Priests. As A Matter Of Fact, A Group Of Christian Leaders From The National Council Of Churches Came To My House In The 1950s To Ask Me To Write Music For A Mass. I Didn't Think I Was Ready At That Time. So, In A Sense, I Guess Joining The Church And Writing The Mass Was A Culmination Of A Long Journey That Is Still Going On.

Many People Don't 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 Don't Just Get Out There And Do Anything You Want.