The only people with power today are the audience. And that is increasing with Twitter, Facebook, and everything else. We cater to their likes and dislikes, and you ignore that at your peril.

If your lifeguard duties were as good as your singing, a lot of people would be drowning.

The end of the animal trade would leave more time to trap or beat to death pop star wannabes.

My advice would be if you want to pursue a career in the music business, don't.

Work hard, be patient, and be a sponge while learning your business. Learn how to take criticism. Follow your gut instincts and don't compromise.

I'd say the most dangerous thing I've ever done is probably bungee jumping in Thailand...

I think you have to judge everything based on your personal taste. And if that means being critical, so be it. I hate political correctness. I absolutely loathe it.

That was extraordinary. Unfortunately, extraordinarily bad.

I want people to understand that from the minute Lady Gaga arrived, she created a new set of rules: being different is good; embrace it.

Not everybody is perfect, and I don't think we should be looking for perfect people.

The best way to kill someone is from the inside, by crushing their hopes and dreams.

There is no shortage of external inspiration. Open your eyes and look and you'll be dazzled by it. But it's nothing if you fail to see the magic, wonder and potential that resides within.

It is greed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.

You get there by realizing you are already there.

Narcissus is the glory of his race: For who does nothing with a better grace?.

Thinking is not the ability to manipulate language; it’s the ability to manipulate concepts.

No one would barbecue their family dog. Why is a cow or a pig or a chicken different?

I made True Detective like it was going to be the only thing I ever made for television. So put in everything and the kitchen sink. Everything.

Legitimate revolution must be led by, made by those who have been most oppressed: black, brown, yellow, red, and white women-with men relating to that the best they can.

I've always been a guy who likes big games.

I find it's usually the bullies who are the most insecure.