Regarding the Laws of Thermodynamics: "(1) You can't win, (2) you can't break even, and (3) you can't get out of the game.

Cosmology is serious business and in our hearts we are nothing if not cosmologists, hanging in a cold cage sifting the ruthless jewels of existence.

Few sights in science are sadder than astronomers standing in the rain.

There's always a faster gun.

I lay in the dark thinking about the difficulties of family, how crazy and crooked the stories of a bloodline can be.

A grumpy vampire is a homicidal vampire. Hungry ones were even worse.

Businesses typically look at issues like price, quality, time of delivery. They don't often think about social and environmental impact because they're focused on their financial bottom line.

I haven't stopped writing which is good. I'm scared to stop completely otherwise it might lead to stagnancy.

We may imitate the Deity in all His attributes; but mercy is the only one in which we can pretend to equal Him. We cannot, indeed, give like God; but surely we may forgive like Him.

Since Democrats vs. Republicans has been obliterated, no real difference between parties.

Anyone who thinks they can save the world is both wrong and dangerous

A Dirty Shame was a crazy movie. I don't understand that movie at all. I don't get it, but I'd work with John Waters again in a heartbeat. He's just a delight.

The mass of the citizens is the safest depositary of their own rights.