I have not practiced saxophone since 1980. I mean, not one note. I do not pick it up in my house, and that's the end of it. John Zorn endhousenote Change image and share on social
I'm constantly tortured, and that's why I say happiness is irrelevant. Happiness is for children and yuppies. John Zorn childconstantlyhappiness Change image and share on social
No one sits in front of a drum set and thinks they invented it all out of whole cloth. The fact that the set is there means that you've got some dues to pay to Baby Dodds. John Zorn babyclothdodds Change image and share on social
I see myself and many artists like me as the torchbearers through these dark ages. John Zorn ageartistdark Change image and share on social
What happens when you get to the age of 60 is that you have no more doubts. I know why I'm here on this planet. I know what I need to do. I know what is a distraction and what isn't. John Zorn agedistractiondoubt Change image and share on social
I have wit in my work and a sense of humor, but I do not use irony in any way. John Zorn humorironysense Change image and share on social