As we progress into the twenty-first century, anyone who considers themselves a realist will have to make the environment a top priority.

My dad's probably one of the kindest people in the world. When I was younger that's not how I was- I was a little spoiled brat.

When I was young I used to have this thing where I wanted to see everything I used to think 'How can I die without seeing every inch of this world?'

Portraying emotionally ill characters gives me the chance to really act.

The first kiss I had was the most disgusting thing in my life. The girl injected about a pound of saliva into my mouth, and when I walked away I had to spit it all out.

You can make history, or you will be vilified by it.

Everywhere I go, somebody is staring at me. I don't know if people are staring because they recognize me or because they think I'm a weirdo.

Raising awareness on the most pressing environmental issues of our time is more important than ever.

My career should adapt to me. Fame is like a VIP pass wherever you want to go.

I'm just starting to scratch the surface of what really makes me happy and it's taken me a while to admit that acting like a little child and being a jerk and a punk is fun.

To believe in love, to be ready to give up anything for it, to be willing to risk your life for it, is the ultimate tragedy.

The innovative leader has to be an arsonist and a firefighter.

To me, songwriting is the backbone of Nashville. Looks can go, fads can go, but a good song lasts forever.

The art of acting consists in keeping people from coughing.

Listen to them, the children of the night. What music they make!

... any citizen should be willing to give all that he has to give his country in work or sacrifice in times of crisis.

Nothing is ever done until everyone is convinced that it ought to be done, and has been convinced for so long that it is now time to do something else.

I hoped they couldn't run very fast with those stubby little legs and flippers, but they waddled along pretty well.

The noblest prospect which a Scotchman ever sees is the high road that leads him to England.

I'm a writer. Now I've started to be on television. I have a big mouth. And I have good TV teeth, they say.

I'll no longer say that I have supernatural powers. I am an entertainer. I want to do a good show. My entire character has changed.