In terms of covers, it's always nice to do ones that aren't actually getting played by the original artist anymore. I just love the song; I love that band, and it's nice to be able to play it.

Actually, my experience over the past couple of years hasn't necessarily been something that would be interesting, were it committed to record.

Festivals are a time to play the songs people know and are looking forward to hearing.

I like albums that knit together, where the songs relate to one another and intertwine.

I think people who traditionally ate haggis wouldn't eat the good cuts, 'cause they'd sell the good cuts to make their money, so they get left with all the crap.

Most traditional Scottish food is designed to use things that are just about to go...off.

He couldn’t grab reality if he attempted the task with both hands.

The thing I know how to do most is write a play. I came up loving plays and learning about plays and writing plays. I actually feel like an outsider when I'm writing movies and television.

In Hollywood, not to have an analyst is virtually an admission of failure.

There was never a recorded Iraqi terrorists in the last 20 years in any terrorist attack. There were no terrorists in Iraq until we invaded it.

A great book begins with an idea; a great life, with a determination.

Freedom is when you are easy in the harness.

It's always a lot more fun as a quarterback if you can do things you don't normally get to do. So if I can catch a pass and make a play for the team, that's what I'm willing to do.

We ought to take outdoor walks, to refresh and raise our spirits by deep breathing in the open air.

Any system of religion that has anything in it that shocks the mind of a child, cannot be true.

Toil for the brave! The brave that are no more.