"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…"

"Beauty is art; music is beauty."

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