I can’t remember exactly when I started to steal, but I do remember being aware of the fact that if I wanted to enjoy myself and be popular, money was the way to do it.

I’ve seen some of the most violent hard cases in the city twinkling through a quickstep and dipping into a tango with an aplomb and skill that would have earned them a guest spot on Come Dancing.

God is King of kings.

Do not grudge To pick out treasures from an earthen pot. The worst speaks something good.

Although man has included meat in his diet for thousands of years, his anatomy and physiology, and the chemistry of his digestive juices, are still unmistakably those of a frugivorous animal.

Wine gives strength to weary men.

First we have to believe, and then we believe.

Mama always told me, be careful what you do, don't go around breaking young girls hearts.

I could speak Spanish fluently growing up, but I'm so out of practice, and I have such a tremendous respect for songwriting in the Spanish language.

There is no power without justice.

Never approach a friend's wife or girlfriend with mischief as your goal... unless she's really attractive.

For me, writing is 75 percent procrastinating and 25 percent actually sitting down and working.