It all came back to human time and utterly human impulses: in the end, gods did not appreciate godlike power, but humans did.

Thus, in moments of catastrophe, when hard decisions needed to be made quickly, all AIs included in their calculations a human death toll governed by a factor called ‘pigheadedness’.

Holy communication, Holy life.

For all our days are passed away in thy wrath: we spend our years as a tale that is told.

Man is more likely to believe an opinion that he wanted to hear … than a fact that he wishes was an opinion.

Mum is the word.

You think you're developing and getting better and then you see something you did years ago. Looking at your early work.. sometimes it has a depth that surprises you.

I never made a mistake in my life. I thought I did once, but I was wrong.

It is vital that we get these policies right as we take forward our plans to drive down the deficit and transform our economy.

My celebrity status allows me an opportunity, allows me a pulpit to preach and reach out to the people. Not even always preaching but just leading, motivating them by being a leader.

There is nothing that could be revealed about a pastor that has not already been covered by the blood of Jesus

I had lots of breaks. I guess the one that got my foot in the door was singing the National Anthem at the National Finals Rodeo in Oklahoma City in '74.