It was not a comfortable Throne, this seat made of stone. But power was not supposed to be comfortable.

Often, we speak too hastily. We claim ideals and embrace images and dreams of fantasy. We make promises without thinking about the consequences.

They don't actually want you to do your own thing, not unless it's their thing too.

It was pleasant to think that men still sang, even in the midst of butchery and famine.

Usually, you do a shakeup because you know that you have a problem or you gaps and you're going to fill those gaps.

With fame, in just proportion, envy grows.

I don't pay much attention to career or what other people think. I've always been quite arrogant.

The work changes the way your face changes and ages - it just does. Also, I have very little connection to anything I've written. I move on. We all move on

It was all completely incomprehensible to me. I was fearful of the language. You had to look up every third word.

Without respect, the subtle alchemy that binds an organization or that serves as the impetus for a business transaction would dissolve into mutual suspicion and hostility.

When you value your crew, they look after you.

My mom is the No. 1 person who has taught me to be courteous towards women, to always be respectful and polite to them, and to always lead with your heart.