We usually don't have applications in mind. They come later.

Few scientists acquainted with the chemistry of biological systems at the molecular level can avoid being inspired.

To retain my fascination with chemistry, I have had to change my research fields about every 10 years.

By the time I entered college, I had decided not to have children, a decision that was never regretted. Accordingly, I was careful to court only girls who wanted to have professional careers.

Don’t procrastinate, start building yourself now!

I'm not much of a drinker. It only takes me one drink to get drunk . . . my fourth.

There are so many things to be tortured about, sweet pea. So many torturous things in this life. Don't let the man who doesn't love you be one of them.

Some people think that acting's about being somebody else and I don't. I think this is how I would be given the same circumstances. And I do it for my own enjoyment.

My favorite thing in the world is a quiz show, 'University Challenge,' so you can see what kind of sad person I am.

The more efficient a force is, the more silent and the more subtle it is.

Managers must see themselves as experimenters who lead learning, not dictators who impose control.

Sexual pleasure is not a sin. Nor is it a sacrament. It is your right as a human being to exercise as you see fit. It's amazing that I feel the need to say this, but, given our times, I do.

To me, there was no better drummer than Jeff Porcaro. His musicianship and kindness to me will never be forgotten. Our loss is heaven's gain

Love has earth to which she clings.