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
A big part of my life is music education because it changed my life - but arts, academics and athletics should all be equally treated in the school. Flea academicartathletic Change image and share on social
I grew up with all these old jazz guys in the '70s in L.A., and they grew up idolizing Charlie Parker, Charles Mingus, Lester Young - all of these incredible musicians. Flea 70scharlecharlie Change image and 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
Playing music is a beautiful thing. But listening to music is just as great. Flea beautifulgreatlisten 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
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
