“More and more people are finally realizing that in the heart of Americ...” — Taj Mahal Quote

“More and more people are finally realizing that in the heart of America, there's all this incredible music that wasn't widely heard before because it wasn't in the interest of those who feel they have to control the taste of the wider public.”

“I base myself in African-derived music. Blues is one of the modern forms of African music.”

“It's pretty exciting. An honorary doctorate of the arts. It doesn't get any better.”

“Maybe I don't take myself quite as seriously as I used to, but the work has gotten better and more interesting, and I'm just having more fun. It's getting more and more fun with each role.”

“We Americans have an obligation to come to China, to learn more about China. Why? Because with each passing day, it's going to be more and more in our future.”

“I feel like every movie, I've learned more and more about what I think of the world and what I'm trying to figure out.”