In Europe and Britain they seem to be much more accepting and embracing of older bands, whereas in America if you've been out for three years, you're old, and I think that attitude stinks.

Cats are our last best chance to have a dysfunctional relationship.

Be dangerous and unpredictable. And make a lot of noise.

I probably carry more scar tissue on my derrière than any other candidate-that's political scar tissue.

There only have been two people on this earth that I was nervous around: Chet Atkins and Mickey Mantle. It's because of the respect I have for them.

You get there by realizing you are already there.

The best way to learn about writing is to study the work of other writers you admire.

All progress in knowledge takes place through the correction of that which has been received on authority.

I'm literate, and the idea of leaving children illiterate is criminal.

The great man of science, unless he is also a philosopher, ... deserves the title of genius as little as the man of action.

It is a luxury to be understood.

And wouldn't you know he'd be a singing man.

Don't you understand, mister, you are royalty and God has chosen you to be priest of your home?