"I've never loved anything the way he loves music."

"Mr. Ayers, I'm honored to be your friend."

"Every now and then, the hearts, minds, and wallets of the city's officials open simultaneously. And when that happens…"

""Points West" by Steve Lopez. A year ago, I met a man who was down on his luck and thought I might be able to help hi…"

"You can't help me."

"You can't hold down angels."

"Gotta put rosin on your bow. It's just like feeding a parakeet. A bow needs rosin just like a police car needs prison…"

"Life has a mind of its own"

"No one changes anything by playing it safe"

"I don't give a smooth fart whether or not we go."