I have the urge to still be part of the world, the universe, of life. Through music I have the feeling that I come a little closer to that.

I go to a very visual place when I'm singing. It's very cinematic and I get this feeling of space. I love when music does that.

I still hold on to the idea that a record can really change the way I feel.

I often find myself on my knees praying to something or someone to not be in control.

I think Depeche Mode music somehow appeals to the oddball, to the person who is looking for something a little bit different.

New York is a great place to feel inspired all the time.

Vocally, I really like going into the darker side of myself.

I have to feel the audience. I enjoy that feeling of community.

Joy comes from places you least expect it. Its usually the simple things, like watching my son play basketball or going through Central Park when the blossoms are blooming.

Really, what I'm always drawn to is the voice - PJ Harvey , Björk . If the voice interests me, then I'm interested to listen to what's happening.

I do use texting as a great way to communicate quickly, but I dont Twitter or anything.

I want to thank you for taking time out of your day to come and witness my hanging.

I've been too productive for too long, and despite what anybody wants to strip away from me, I am influential. I am.

Hillary Clinton ought to be ashamed of herself.

Never take a seat in the back of the room. Winners sit up front.

Statistics: The only science that enables different experts using the same figures to draw different conclusions.

It's just fantastic to go out and meet people in the world and get to really remote places.

A very small cause, which escapes us, determines a considerable effect which we cannot ignore, and we say that this effect is due to chance.

So in other words, we were constantly challenged to grow, and thats what a master does.

Loud threats often indicate deep fears

Contrary to what many skeptics had earlier believed, the Soviet economy is proof that a socialist command economy can function and even thrive.