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If I'm on a bus and someone makes my blood boil, I'll pocket those emotions and put them in a song.

But, you know, I'd be happy just making music.

Music is such a joy, just an absolute joy.

But in the next world I shan't be doing music, with all the striving and disappointments. I shall be being it.

I didn't feel the kind of joy every day playing drums that I thought you were supposed to feel.

When I'm actually getting off the bus, I still have my gospel playing. That's the way-to-the-game kind of music.

This is not a happy time for this kind of music in this country.

If you cannot smile when you listen to music, then do not listen to it!

When people come and see me, I want them to experience joy. I don't do any sad songs in my show. It's to lift the spirit.

You know what? Joy is the only guide. I'm going to have fun regardless.