Quotes About Innovation

I consider every drummer that ever played before me an influence, in every way.

I just feel I got my inspiration, education and all from others that came before me. And I added my... I don't even know if I added anything. I played what they played, and it sounded different, I guess.

James Brown was one of the first artists who found four bars that he liked and played them the entire way through, and then he just added to it vocally.

I didn't know Albert back then - I just learned to play that way. He and I were the only guys that played left-handed. Then left-handed people came from every direction.

Before Liszt, a conductor was someone who just facilitated the performance, who would keep people together or beat the time, indicate the entries. After Liszt, that was no longer the case; a conductor was someone who shaped the music in an intense musical way, who played the orchestra as an instrument.

Getting to play a role that hasn't been played is such an honor.

Creativity is a huge part of my game as a player. It helps open doors which others don't see.

InMobi is not just an India-focused company, but it is a global player.

So the whole basis for jazz music is based on the fact that the bass player could not play his instrument.

I have always said I am a player who looks for new challenges.

Fashion should be playful.

I am playing in a playground that's already been played in. I am always aware that a lot of the furniture in science fiction is second hand.

People have to see play as more important than what it currently is. We don't want to get boxed into thinking play only happens on a playground. The best type of play is all kinds of play.

A good director makes a playground and allows you to play.

The indie film scene was like a playground for me, which allowed me to try all sorts of things without being judged.

The evolution of playground equipment has been to this ever safer, less challenging, less interesting assemblies of equipment.

My playground as a musician is growing.

The stainless-steel frets were a major breakthrough, because of the amount of playing and bending that I do. I have to get my guitars refretted every couple of months.

I never want to feel that I'm playing it safe.

My goal is to just keep playing roles that are different from the roles I've played before.

Instant messaging and chat rooms have basically created a level playing field for deaf people.

The Internet has definitely opened doors and leveled the playing field for musicians.

My overall goal is to level the playing field for American businesses.

Dare to err and to dream. Deep meaning often lies in childish plays.