All musicians are subconsciously mathematicians.
Thelonious Monk

Be-bop wasn't developed in any deliberate way.
Thelonious Monk

Everybody in all countries tries to play jazz.
Thelonious Monk

I can shoot pool, and I can play ping-pong. I'm pretty good at those games.
Thelonious Monk

I don't know what other people are doing - I just know about me.
Thelonious Monk

I guess, you know, if I didn't make it with the piano, I guess I would've been the biggest bum.
Thelonious Monk

I never though much about race.
Thelonious Monk

I'd go stupid collecting and counting my money.
Thelonious Monk

We have two kids, my wife and myself.
Thelonious Monk