There are lots of stories in pop music, lots of lush orchestrations, lots of attention to detail. You just have to know where to find them. The best stuff is never overt.

The reality of an actor's life is that we do not always have the luxury of choice. We take what comes to us.

When I decided to pursue a career as a Muppet Performer when I was in college, it was my hope to be able to play a wide range of Muppet characters in all areas and genres of television and film.

I am always interested in working and fun things like health insurance.

I've been proud to work on some really great children's shows, but they are not my only interest.

It just happens that there is more employment for puppeteers in preschool television than anywhere else.

If singing a couple of songs in a benefit will help keep the Festival alive and known, well, how can I say no to that?

I still remember discovering the classic rock station when I was in high school and being totally blown away by it.

The role of your genius spirit is to essentially heal, transform, and evolve consciousness.

Tears are not a sign of weakness. They are a sign of compassion.

In a recent interview, Michelle Obama said that the Secret Service taught Malia how to drive. In exchange, Malia taught the Secret Service how to throw a party when her parents are away.

As a rule, all heroism is due to a lack of reflection, and thus it is necessary to maintain a mass of imbeciles. If they once understand themselves the ruling men will be lost.

I wanted to know the name of every stone and flower and insect and bird and beast. I wanted to know where it got its color, where it got its life - but there was no one to tell me.

I'm quite a chauvinistic person.

A guy wanted the vet to cut his dog's tail off. The vet asked why. Well, my mother in law is visiting next month and I want to eliminate any possible indication that she is welcome.

A man can give up a right, but he may not give up a duty without being guilty of a grave dereliction.

The happy person often walks, unshaken, along the path that a thousand unhappy people insist is wrong.

To the valiant actions speak alone.