[Mortal City ] was also the beginning of the reality of the fact that I was going to have little pieces of my personality identifying with all of these different parts of the country.

Sometimes life gives us lessons sent in ridiculous packaging.

Milwaukee one of my favorite cites; I think Milwaukee is #1.

In the laughing times we know that we are lucky, and in the quiet times we know that we are blessed. And we will not be alone.

I'm becoming a professional nomad and enjoying that whole part of my life.

And where does magic come from? I think that magic's in the learning.

God looks like a guidance counselor, God's got that smile. God says, 'How could this be? That's really odd I guess I'll have to check my records, silly me, you know, I'm only God.'

And if I had a camera Showing all the light we give And showing where the light extends I'd give it to my friends

Writing 'February' made me realize that breaking form is a way of letting the song be human.

If you're looking for can-do, earthy-crunchy attitude then you've got to go to Wisconsin.

Sometimes I see myself fine, sometimes I need a witness. And I like the whole truth, but there are nights I only need forgiveness.

The Trial of Poppy Moon is free over Easter.

When I realize I made someone's day, it makes my day.

You couldn't say: It's not my fault. You couldn't say: It's not my responsibility.You could say: I will deal with this.You didn't have to want to. But you had to do it.

You were right. I'm going to make you want things you never knew you wanted.

From the first moment of independence, the United States has been dedicated to innovation as a way of government and a way of life.

My favorite genre is definitely romantic comedy. I love 'When Harry Met Sally.'

Women are part of the constitution.

I have a Blackberry which I use, but I am one of those people who can only type on it with one hand.

If I said 'Fall down', he's gonna fall down. I'm still his father.

If you tell the truth, then you don't have to have a good memory