The thing about influence is that any composer worth anything will give you the same names.
Harrison BirtwistleThe blues tells a story in itself. It can make you happy or give you a feeling to swing.
Jimmy RushingIf you cannot have fun on a set and enjoy what you're doing, you're better off giving it up.
John Rhys-DaviesA name, of course is like a piece of clothing, isn't it? It gives you an impression right away.
James SalterWhat I've tried to do in my stage magic is to take a trick and give it an emotional hook.
David Copperfield