“It doesn’t surprise me that the recent years have been among Tony’s most fruitful…In fact, there is now so much to share of his life, his music, his painting, his world, that one book could scarcely contain it all. But this one—broken down into sections that parallel the phases of his life—is a worthy work. It reminds me of a quote from Ellington, who said when he was asked to compose some sacred music, ‘Now I can say loudly and openly what I have been saying to myself on my knees.’ Now Tony Bennett can say, loudly and openly, what his heart has learned, what his music has taught him, what his canvas has inspired.” —Mitch Albom