For it is characteristic of true simplicity that there may radiate from its utmost directness a good many glinting things.

When a language creates - as it does - a community within the present, it does so only by courtesy of a community between the present and the past.

Geniuses are people who notice things and connections between things which others haven't noticed. Genius must be a surprise.

A great work of art is one that continues to repay attention.

Geniuses are at work in the rock music field, and great popularity is no proof you aren't good.

The water shines only by the sun. And it is you who are my sun.

The manner of your speaking is full as important as the matter as more people have ears to be tickled than understandings to judge.

Weak people cannot be sincere.

Funny is funny. I dare anyone to look at Tim Conway and Harvey Korman doing the dentist sketch, which is more than 40 years old, and not scream with laughter.

I think Atom Heart Mother was a good thing to have attempted, but I don't really think the attempt comes off that well.

The human race is a remarkable creature, one with great potential, and I hope that 'Star Trek' has helped to show us what we can be if we believe in ourselves and our abilities.

I think Muslims have become the new Negroes in America. They are being mistreated at airports, by the Immigration - everywhere. Islam is a religion of peace. They are wrong.

Coonskin caps, Yankee bats, the Hound Dog man's big start. The A-bomb fears, Annette had ears, I lusted in my heart.

We should all seek to innovate, or be curious about innovation. Innovation truly is one of our greatest gifts.

After I write, I have nothing to say. The commentary afterwards is superfluous. I write. And that's enough.