I've got some words of wisdom.

I want to write songs that are so sad, the kind of sad where you take someone's little finger and break it in three places.

Love is a state that I would like to exist in continuously.

An artist's duty is rather to stay open-minded and in a state where he can receive information and inspiration. You always have to be ready for that little artistic Epiphany.

I can control the weather with my moods. I just can’t control my moods.

Kylie Minogue is the greatest thing that has happened to Australian music.

It's a wonderful life if you can find it.

He who seeks, finds, and who knocks, will be let in.

All of our days are numbered. We cannot afford to be idle. To act on a bad idea is better than to not act at all, because the worth of an idea never becomes apparent until you do it.

But if you're gonna dine with them cannibals Sooner or later, darling, you're gonna get eaten . . .

The artistic process seems to be mythologized quite a lot into something far greater than it actually is. It is just hard labor.

Why should we not expect self-designated environmental leaders to practice what they preach?

If you want to bring an end to long-standing conflict, you have to be prepared to compromise.

If you are going to be a successful duck hunter, you must go where the ducks are.

Suicide note. "To my friends. My work is done why wait?"

Real leadership comes from the quiet nudging of an inner voice. It comes from realizing that the time has come to move beyond waiting to doing.

True power does not need arrogance, a long beard and a barking voice. True power strangles you with silk ribbons, charm and intelligence.

Have you noticed the debt is exploding? And it's not all because of Medicare.

I learned how to play hard to get (push and pull) from my teacher Kwon Jiyong.

What a wonderful contribution our grandmothers and grandfathers can make if they will share some of the rich experiences and their testimonies with their children and grandchildren.

Every sort of energy and endurance, of courage and capacity for handling life's evils, is set free in those who have religious faith.