“There's something appealing about a quiet story that has depth, that has the ability to reach out and connect people for a long time to come.”

“An appeal to the reason of the people has never been known to fail in the long run.”

“If a story is in you, it has to come out.”

“Some people give time, some money, some their skills and connections, some literally give their life's blood. But everyone has something to give.”

“Connection is why we're here; it is what gives purpose and meaning to our lives. The power that connection holds in our lives was confirmed when the main concern about connection emerged as the fear of disconnection; the fear that something we have done or failed to do, something about who we are or where we come from, has made us unlovable and unworthy of connection.”

“I love the relationship that anyone has with music ... because there's something in us that is beyond the reach of words, something that eludes and defies our best attempts to spit it out. ... It's the best part of us probably ...”