The word "dis-aster," in fact, means "bad star."

Whenever you note the time on the clock, realize that it is now—right now—later than it has ever been.

It is in our idleness, in our dreams, that the submerged truth sometimes comes to the top.

Old saws have no teeth.

And who understands? Not me, because if I did I would forgive it all.

The humblest occupation has in it materials of discipline for the highest heaven.

The adrenaline of a live performance is unlike anything in film or theater. I can see why it's so addictive.

I've always liked new writing.

I love 'Crazy Horse,' and Neil Young is one of my favorite guitar players.

Our priority must be to build a path towards balancing the budget, and we cannot tolerate growing deficits.

I think of myself as a songwriter, a weaver of story and imagination in a way that a novelist might write a book.

I've got spider veins all over my legs, so I wear opaque tights all winter. All sorts of colours.