People often tell me I could be a great man. I'd rather be a good man.

I can remember playing under the big wooden desk in his office. My mother didn't like us to chew gum, so we'd go into his office, and he'd feed us gum under the desk.

The truth is, we don't have an easy language for emotional life. That's why we have writers.

What interests me is what you might call vernacular writing, writing that connects you to a place.

Musicians should never forget that we're blessed. We have a special gift that people can enjoy through us. We've had the good fortune to receive this and pass it along to others.

It's my favorite thing to do: luxurious nothing.

Therefore, faithful Christian, seek the truth, listen to the truth, learn the truth, love the truth, tell the truth, learn the truth, defend the truth even to death.

The earth is definitely doomed.

You should stay closely connected to the technology when you start your company.

A person's success in life can usually be measured by the number of uncomfortable conversations he or she is willing to have.

And if I have a strong point, it's that I like to believe it's not cheap or schmaltzy sentimentality.

It's hard to start and think about having balance. Music is a tough industry, and you have to work your way to that luxury.