Ali Akbar Khan

Singing instrumental music is most important because, while you play an instrument, you are singing through the instrument... actually, you are singing inside.

I am a big one for subtlety and empathy. My dad was softly spoken and didn't carry his honours and accomplishments for everyone to see.

If you're not having a good time, find something else that gives you some joy in life.

It is hardly surprising that women concentrate on the way they look instead of what is in their minds since not much has been put in their minds to begin with.