When I was in school, you could pick any instrument you want, and they'd teach you how to play it. That changed my life. I loved playing music in school, and it sent me on my path as a musician. Flea changeinstrumentlife Change image and share on social
Music gave me something that was not only good for me - it gave me something to work on, something to be proud of and something that I really loved and have a love for - but also music was good for other people because you put joy into the world. Flea givegoodjoy share on social
Ethiopia is such a great country, beautiful place. Flea beautifulcountryethiopia Change image and share on social
When I first heard about Twittering, I thought it was the most disgusting thing I'd ever heard of in my life. It's like the devil: the idea that your personal life is there for everybody. Flea devildisgusthear Change image and share on social
For me it's the high-water mark of American culture - not so much contemporary jazz, which has become kind of academic, but the jazz from the '20s on through the '70s. Flea 20s70sacademic Change image and share on social
I love my life and my mistakes and my triumphs - all of it. Flea lifelovemistake Change image and share on social
I was raised to think that rock was music for ignorant people who didn't think for themselves. Flea ignorantmusicpeople Change image and share on social
Playing music is a beautiful thing. But listening to music is just as great. Flea beautifulgreatlisten Change image and share on social
Outside of a couple of times I ran without eating right or being too tired, I always feel great after I run. Flea coupleeatfeel Change image and share on social
I started playing trumpet when I was 11 years old. All I wanted to be was a jazz trumpet player when I grew up. Flea growjazzplay Change image and share on social
