Before I start a project, I always ask myself the following question. Why is this book worth a year of my life? There needs to be something about the theme, the technique, or the research that makes the time spent on it worthwhile.
I've kept a diary since I was 11.
I think I can only help to expose percussion to all sorts of people. The balance between the lighter and more serious side is important.
I walk into a kids' store, and it's amazing, the types of instruments - little squeaky things, rattling things, spinning tops.
If we see someone in a wheelchair, we assume they cannot walk. It may be that they can walk three, four, five steps. That, to them, means they can walk.
Apart from Scottish traditional music, I wasn't really influenced by any kind of music. I just basically followed my own instincts.
A lot of things which come with a high profile will always be criticised one way or another.
I've triumphed over addiction.
I really appreciate leaders from around the globe who have come to share in prayer with us today. It reminds me that the Almighty God is a God to everybody, every person.
I'm going home the old way with a light hand on the reins making the long approach.
Abbott Labs absolutely are on the mend. You were able to buy 15 percent growth over the last five, 10 and 20 years at 13 or 14 times earnings,. . . It's a great opportunity. Buy on this dip. We think a year from now the chart's going to be a mirror image on the up side.