Thanks to history books, I have realised that people over the years have been dying of war, and that enabled me to realise that there is nothing stupid like war.

I am a 21st century man. I don’t believe in magic. I believe in sweat, tears, life and death.

She's not classically beautiful, but somehow that only makes her more interesting.

Life is a sacred bliss.

I feel that the critic and music director should have such a good relationship they can pick up the phone and call each other any time.

Even though I’m pro-globalization, I have to say thank God for the anti-globalization movement. They’re putting important issues on the agenda.

I really didn't consider myself happy or unhappy.

I wanted to make a name for myself.

Think of yourself as dead. You have lived your life. Now, take what's left and live it properly. What doesn't transmit light creates its own darkness.

Went looking for faith on the forest floor, and it showed up everywhere. In the sun, and the water, and the falling leaves, the falling leaves of time.

Once I finish one album I know where to begin again.

Einstein was a giant. His head was in the clouds, but his feet were on the ground. But those of us who are not that tall have to choose!