“Teddy Wilson, I think, said a little while ago that it's much easier to come in …” — George Shearing

I think in certain areas the demand is greater than it has ever been, and my business is better than it's been in 30 years. The music business is so precarious, as you know-you've got to make it while you can make it, and that's exactly what we're doing.

We're travelling for about nine-and-a-half months a year.

You know, when you've established a certain thing, what can you do? You're stuck with it.

Having a set, popular formula does inhibit you.