Quotes About Tradition

There's something rather comforting about putting on an apron.

I get quite bemused by the comments made about what I wear because, for African people, how you dress is very important.

Commerce and politics do not go with royalty, full stop.

I've always loved the physical book and remain committed to it.

I think there was, and there is, a real Commonwealth culture. It's different. America doesn't really feel to be a part of that.

Food is a language that my entire family have used to communicate with each other.

Nothing compares to the Indianapolis 500.

I call it soul food, and I call it compassion food because it kind of bonds loved ones together. It kept families together for a long time.

I don't even compel my wife to wear a mangalsutra or a bindi.

There will always be a place for social movie-going. Nothing can compete with that.

I love to complement my Indian ensembles with neckpieces and earrings and cuffs.

My family barbecued a lot; good barbecue is more complicated than you think.

Composers are always going back to the past.

If somebody says, 'Well, what are your favorite composers?' really, what they are saying is, 'What are your favorite composers apart from Bach?' Because obviously, Bach is your favorite composer if you are involved in music at all.

I'm all about 'molde de arroz con picadillo'.

Saiyans don't have much of a concept of 'family.'

What is it about royalty - even if you're a confirmed republican - that is dramatically interesting?

I've always known that there are conflicting issues going on where I'm from. It's always been that way.

Ask anybody from Africa which country is the best in terms of dressing, and they'll tell you Congo.

I feel really connected to antiquity for some reason.

I think we really forget how connected we are to the past.

For me, clothing has always been connected to history. That's what draws me in.

Whatever you are making, whether it's a song, an album, a painting, a film, you're connecting with a tradition, and I do feel connected to New York music.

I worry about children not having a sense of any direct connection to the past.