Because the blues is the basis of most American music in the 20th century. It’s a 12-bar form that’s played by jazz, bluegrass and country musicians. It has a rhythmic vocabulary that’s been used by rock n’ roll. It’s related to spirituals, and even the American fiddle tradition. Wynton Marsalis Read Quote
When I was younger, I was somewhat of an idealist. I guess I’m a little bit more of a realist now. I think there’s a lot that can be done to make the world a better place, but it’s more about choosing your battles. Conor Oberst Read Quote
The first principle of cognitive therapy is that all your moods are created by your ‘cognitions,’ or thoughts. A cognition refers to the way you look at things – your perceptions, mental attitudes, and beliefs. It includes the way you interpret things – what you say. about something or someone to yourself. David D. Burns Read Quote
The Framers of the Constitution wisely understood that constitutional principles must not be sacrificed on the altar of political appeasement. Max Baucus Read Quote
I did about a 100 concerts this year. All over the United States. We’re cutting back next year to about 40. We generate money for an organization called Mercy Corps. Barry McGuire Read Quote
If you’re going to be a vegetarian, limit yourself to food from a place you can go to in two hours and just eat that. David Chang Read Quote
I don’t recommend steroids for everyone, and I don’t recommend growth hormones for everyone. But for certain individuals, I truly believe, because I’ve experimented with it for so many years, that it can make an average athlete a super athlete. It can make a super athlete – incredible. Just legendary. Jose Canseco Read Quote
As a filmmaker, I really want to utilize the tools to carry the voice – my voice, and the voice of the characters. Barry Jenkins Read Quote
What happens when an industry transitions from using one or more ‘smart’ and centralized networks to using a common, decentralized, open, and dumb network? A tsunami of innovation that was pent up for decades is suddenly released. Andreas Antonopoulos Read Quote
