I don't know whether I believe in God or not. I think, really, I'm some kind of a Buddhist. But the essential thing is to put oneself in a frame of mind which is close to that of prayer.

There are always flowers for those who want to see them.

Creative people are curious, flexible, and independent with a tremendous spirit and a love of play.

Don't wait for inspiration. It comes while one is working.

Derive happiness in oneself from a good day's work, from illuminating the fog that surrounds us.

The essential thing is to work in a state of mind that approaches prayer.

Color was not given to us in order that we should imitate Nature. It was given to us so that we can express our emotions.

Ever since there have been men, man has given himself over to too little joy. That alone, my brothers, is our original sin. I should believe only in a God who understood how to dance.

The artist begins with a vision - a creative operation requiring effort. Creativity takes courage.

I wouldn't mind turning into a vermilion goldfish.

Don't try to be original. Be simple. Be good technically, and if there is something in you, it will come out.

Oh, miraculous chameleon, science, who can reverse your doctrine hourly and never shake our faith! What cult ever battered by this world of doubt can help but envy you?

Not one of the boys like me. I’ve put their noses out of joint.”“Well, they were never good-looking lads.

That happens quite a lot in Hot Chip - you can let go of something that was originally essential to the creation of a song.

Every nerve in my body is so vacant and numb/I can't even remember what it was I came here to get away from/Don't even hear a murmur of a prayer/It's not dark yet, but it's getting there.

Don't forget to vote for Bill Clinton and Al Gore. Stay home if you're voting for Dole.

I happen to be a guy who also plays the piano and sings, so people automatically associate me with Billy Joel.

I've always been positive about superheroes.

Whenever my life came to a halt, the questions would arise: Why? And what next?

Hysteria is a chaotic and irrational emotional state caused by seeing how the world really operates.

To commiserate is sometimes more than to give, for money is external to a man's self, but he who bestows compassion communicates his own soul.