If I can bring joy into the world, if I can get people to stop thinking about their pain for a moment, or the fact the tomorrow morning they're going to get up and tell their boss off... then I'll be successful.
From Bobby McFerrin
The true musician is to bring light into people's hearts.
When I'm on stage by myself, I don't have to think about anything. I don't have to worry about anything because I'm not responsible for anything except just opening my mouth and making sure music comes out.
I like to use the audience as my color palette, my instrument.
I grew up in a time when being a musician and learning to be a musician was actually very wonderful.
It's not that I don't love the song. My songs are like my children: some you want around and some you want to send off to college as soon as possible.
My biggest musical influences are probably my parents.
My father was a very disciplined singer who worked hard at his craft, and I was around that growing up.
I don't want anything to get in the way of me and my singing. I want my mind as clear as possible.
Miles Davis turned his back to the audience when he came out on stage, and he offended people. But, he wasn't there to entertain; he was all about the music. I kind of do that.
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