The reason that I'm an actor, or an artist, is ultimately because I'm trying to paint a self-portrait, and the most complete and beautiful self-portrait that you can.

Every one of us is an artist, and as an artist, you really can stroll into any venue that you want, as long as you take your time to learn the etiquette of that venue.

Sometimes the only way to make palatable that which is appalling and apprehensive is to season it with some humor.

You keep knocking on the devil's door long enough and sooner or later someone's gonna answer you.

The difference with Cleveland is that the racial tension was not a casual taste of it. It was outlandish.

My life's experiences, I've always had, my uncle used to call it antenna. I know what's going to happen oftentimes before it happened when it's involving me

I want to be the condensation on the glass. I want to be that phenomenon that takes place between hot and cold.

There's also a part of me that's self-destructive, and another part that's a hero who's going to stand up for a principle.

I like women who look like me. Generally, you're attracted to women who look like you, because the most beautiful thing in nature is your own reflection.

My future's about trying to be a better man

There's nothing wrong with calling a spade a spade. Some things have to be exposed.

Abundance is not the absence of scarcity

Mind is not your brain, but mind is subtle clothing that is spread over your entire physical body and doesn’t limit itself only with the physical part of the brain.

Do your duty and a little more and the future will take care of itself.

I just kinda like playing. I don't necessarily go on tour to promote my albums. I'm on the road all the time. The fact that I have a new record is out is a coincidence.

Ive been in the legislative branch and now the executive branch and in each case I felt it was important we use our constitutional responsibilities to the fullest.

Secretive power loathes journalists who do their job: who push back screens, peer behind façades, lift rocks. Opprobrium from on high is their badge of honour.

My mother raised me, and then freed me.

Think about last time you were broke ... now how well did it go with spending your way out of it? Did that work?

Whatever happens, happens to you by you, through you; you are the creator, enjoyer and destroyer of all you perceive.

I am actually retired - yes, I am retired. But I like to work. So I'm retired until someone calls me up to work.