I guess I suffer from an impoverishment of the sociopathic spirit necessary to go big time.

Morning is wonderful. Its only drawback is that it comes at such an inconvenient time of day.

The man who counts on the aid of a god deserves the help he doesn't get.

Every ounce of my cynicism is supported by historical precedent.

There were dreams once upon a time, dreams now all but forgotten. On sad days I dust them off and fondle them nostalgically, with a patronizing wonder at the naivete of the youth who dreamed them.

There is no vengeance as terrible as the vengeance a coward plots in the dark of his heart.

Rich men have dreams. Poor men die to make them come true.

There are no self-proclaimed villains, only regiments of self-proclaimed saints. Victorious historians rule where good or evil lies.

I'm an incurable romantic. The essence of romance is an unshakable conviction that next time will be different.

My favorite sport is female and my favorite food is beer.

Soldiers live. He dies and not you, and you feel guilty, because you're glad he died, and not you. Soldiers live, and wonder why.

Reading a book, watching a movie, going to a play, it's transporting, and very, very exciting. And to be a part of that, creating things with your imagination, whoa.

I must have some sort of record in failing to get into the charts.

Freedom is merely privilege extended, unless enjoyed by one and all.

What people think of you is none of your business.

Uplifting traditions . . . that promote love for Deity and unity in families and among people are especially important.

It's the prettiest place on the planet. My childhood was like a dream. It's like the last Mayberry.

Be careful how quickly you give away your fire.

I use the words you taught me. If they don't mean anything any more, teach me others. Or let me be silent.

The big powers are traveling on the dangerous road of armament. The signpost just ahead of us is 'Oblivion.' Can the march on this road be stopped? Yes, if public opinion uses the power it now has.

People want honest, flavourful food, not some show-off meal that takes days to prepare.