Art is something that opens up and enhances your emotions and that's what I like to think I'm doing.

In today's world, I probably would like to work with someone like Gaga.

What do great artists do when you see a world around you that's in turmoil? Some of the best artists make you feel good (hah), they look to the future.

If something is worth doing, it's worth overdoing.

After waiting four long years since the Lost CHIC Tapes were recovered, I'm finally putting out our first record. I'm like a child waiting for Christmas morning.

I think the hardest thing to overcome is judging yourself and being your own worst critic so to speak.

Art, well good art at least, takes you to a place you go during the experience of it, and then after you experience it you are different.

Bands always call me when they are in need of a boost and I come in and put them back on top.

It feels like my job is to support people. I support great artists. When I worked with a symphony, I sat in the third chair, not the first chair.

Any real record person knows that the number one most powerful marketing tool when it comes to music is repetition.

If I could live in one city and do every single thing I do there, I would choose Venice. You can't turn your head without seeing something amazing.

It made sense, Amanda decided. People thrived on the misfortunes of others: her mother was the perfect example of that. Can't see a car accident, she thought, for wanting to climb inside and join in.

I used to think if it wasn't possible to be a family man and a totally dedicated artist, I'd rather be the former. I'm an idealist and a romantic.

Health food would seem healthier if the people that sold it looked less unhealthy.

I'm shy, although I'm not shy with my friends and family.

I still have a vivid memory of my excitement when I first saw a chart of the periodic table of elements.

What will I become? Because I won't be me any longer. That will be a relief. I dont want to be the helpless person I've always been.

After divorce of Pompeia in 62 BC I feel that members of my family should never be suspected of breaking the law. -Meos tam suspicione quam crimine iudico carere oportere

There's something so beautiful in coming on one's very inmost thoughts in another. In one way it is one of the greatest pleasures one has.

I don't know, think for that relationship in particular age doesn't really come into play.

I could be a vegan in sackcloth and flip-flops, but I find fabulous boots with periwinkle cuffs a far preferable option.