Nothing brings on jealousy like laughter.

We all come and go. This universe is staying here with endless joy of welcoming and an infinite sadness of farewell.

Science provides an understanding of a universal experience. Arts provide a universal understanding of a personal experience.

I feel it is obvious when someone has thought too much about what they're wearing.

A writer who takes political, social or literary positions must act only with the means that are his. These means are the written words.

I still do believe that form and content are very much related. I think throwing away some of the rule books on that is a good thing.

The shortage of fresh water is the major ecological problem of this moment.

Having a studio at home is like having a gym at home - sometimes you're just better off going out.

I've realised that when I don't play people who are complex I get very, very bored, and then lazy, and end up being rubbish.

I believe if I refuse to grow old, I can stay young 'til I die.

8.45 a.m. My mother is in the hospital grounds smoking a cigarette. She is looking old and haggard. All the debauchery is catching up with her.