A blank page of paper and a pen is the greatest invention its so exciting to be confronted by possibility.

The only good thing about America is that you killed John Lennon.

We all decided that from the start, me and Richey can't write music but we can write lyrics and look pretty tarty.

I do consider myself to be something of a pretentious wanker.

You know what awareness is only when you are aware. Awareness is the perception of your presence in the now.

The Clinton strength was to play to people without a college education. High school people. That's how you win elections.

Never look at other people's bad fortune,' my mother said. 'If you do, it will come back to find you instead of its rightful owner.

The business of business should not be about money. It should be about responsibility. It should be about public good, not private greed

Just like my father, I've always loved education. In school I was a member of the honor society.

My parents were secular. I am an atheist.

The wiping out of millions of homes took away Black and Brown wealth. It drove poverty, it drove unemployment, it drove people to food stamps.

When you’re reminded that God owes you nothing you find yourself more grateful and less entitled.

Presenting feels like it did 50 years ago, but the pay's a lot better.

I've been very fortunate and I am grateful.