I listened to make sure I was meeting the minimum requirement to stay out of jail, so to speak.

HIPPOLYTUS: I can't sin against a God I don't believe in.

I lived a life, a life of risks, risks I never took.

The extension of women's rights is the basic principle of all social progress.

We're surrounded by mandates, and I believe that literature should be mandate-free. I feel very strongly about that.

You know, let me be very clear. I supported Barack Obama originally.

Freedom is within oneself. But to get beyond the thoughts and desires requires power.

A tyrst with destiny - A the stroke of midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awaken to life and Freedom

When it comes to the fundamental issues that humanity faces, I think that solutions involve shifting consciousness towards cooperation.

I've had a good run of birthdays, and now no one will notice when I die.

Being a songwriter does not rely on an audience or other band members or a camera. I can just sit in a room and write songs.