My curse on plays That have to be set up in fifty ways, On the day's war with every knave and dolt, Theater business, management of men.

There are no strangers here; Only friends you haven't yet met.

There is another world, but it is in this one.

Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.

The Irishman sustains himself during brief periods of joy by the knowledge that tragedy is just around the corner.

Come Fairies, take me out of this dull world, for I would ride with you upon the wind and dance upon the mountains like a flame!

But I, being poor, have only my dreams; I have spread my dreams under your feet; Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.

By logic and reason we die hourly; by imagination we live.

Think like a wise man but communicate in the language of the people.

What man does not understand, he fears; and what he fears, he tends to destroy.

One man loved the pilgrim soul in you, And loved the sorrows of your changing face.

And then one day you realise that if you want to be rich, you'd have to give away almost everything you own.

Note: addiction diverts attention

Cherish forever what makes you unique, 'cuz you're really a yawn if it goes.

I think pre-nups are brilliant. I get very well taken care of.

Contradiction is the essence of the universe.

Do you suppose there is any living man so unreasonable that if he found himself stricken with a dangerous ailment he would not anxiously desire to regain the blessing of health?

I always thought I wrote good bridges. I was a bit more impressed with the bridges I wrote than maybe the songs I wrote.

Writing is very different to having your photo taken. You are exposing yourself more, not physically but emotionally.

I see the canvas and I begin... It's a necessary evil to get into the work, and it's pretty marvelous to be able to get out of it.

Do more than dream. Work.