Art, as I see it, is any human activity which doesn’t grow out of either of our species’ two basic instincts: survival and reproduction.

Good books often answer questions you didn't even know you wanted to ask

You must know the thoughts of God, in order to start taking right actions

The greatest war every fought, and are still fighting, where more people have been defeated and died, is the war within.

There's overwhelming evidence that there was a connection between Al Qaeda and the Iraqi government.

I suffer from vertigo. It's paralyzing in extreme situations. The most scared I've been as an adult was trying to conquer that fear by going climbing in Wales.

When we clear the physical clutter from our lives, we literally make way for inspiration and 'good, orderly direction' to enter.

I deserved kisses. I deserved to be treated like a piece of meat but also respected for my intellect.

It is crucial that civil liberties in this country be preserved, otherwise the terrorists will win the battle against American values without firing another shot.

I've always tried different stuff in the studio. I use rakes, spoons, cans... I'm a surround-sound type of guy.

Fate gives you the finger and you accept.