I understand very well that politicians always have to bridge the gap until the next election, even if long-term dangers increase as a result. But as an economist, my time horizon is longer.

I aim to help the Germans and the Europeans successfully travel all the way down the path toward European integration, and I can do this more effectively if I don't commit myself to a party.

I take my profession as an economist seriously and feel a commitment to the truth. This is incompatible with having to toe the political party line.

Love is a possible strength in an actual weakness.

If you wait to live you will never succeed. Living begins today and it begins within you.

Even the wisest men make fools of themselves about women and even the most foolish women are wise about men.

The best form of flattery is to be admired, imitated or respected. I've always felt proud our fans look up to us or feel we are inspirational.

The cause of the WPK is a sacred historic cause for fully realizing the independence of the masses of the people, the cause of the Juche revolution.

French name. English accent. American school. Anna confused.

Life is not over because you have diabetes. Make the most of what you have, be grateful.

Saudi Arabia has lost one of its dutiful sons, a leader among the most dear of its leaders and men.

I know acting is not impersonating, but I'm good with impressions. I can do impressions of people I know, and people I've been, and roles that I've acted before.

For Christmas one year I bought my son a BB gun. He bought me a t-shirt with a bulls eye on the back.