The world, somebody wrote, is the place we prove real by dying in it.

There are things you break that can't be put back together again. And Kashmir may be one of them.

Rock and roll music - the music of freedom frightens people and unleashes all manner of conservative defense mechanisms.

What is freedom of expression? Without the freedom to offend, it ceases to exist.

One of the extraordinary things about human events is that the unthinkable becomes thinkable.

Language is courage: the ability to conceive a thought, to speak it, and by doing so to make it true.

‘Respect for religion’ has become a code phrase meaning ‘fear of religion.’ Religions, like all other ideas, deserve criticism, satire, and, yes, our fearless disrespect.

In the cookie of life, friends are the chocolate chips.

Language upon a silvered tongue affords enchantment enough.

The whole story of migration and what that has done in interconnecting the planet is obviously something I've written about a lot.

faith without doubt is addiction

Let's fall in love and screw up our lives even more?

These things happen.

I love my dad. It's fair to say that I probably would not have thought of politics had I not seen my mom and dad involved in politics.

When I perform, it's very personal. I'm sharing things I like, inviting the audience into my room.

Scent is very important. Strong fragrances suit some men, while citrus types suit others. I like my men to smell fresh and woody, but also like a man.

Putting is a very personal affair.

I've often heard it said a preacher might learn with a comedian for a teacher.

Some things are sacred. Until you act like they're not. Then you lose them

Working moms, and increasingly working dads, don't want a government handout, but they do need a hand up.

Getting people to go above and beyond the call of duty can be achieved but only if you, the artist, are willing to go above and beyond any and all calls of duty yourself.