I've made some great mistakes in my life, but, you know, they were honest mistakes.

Don't do anything by half. If you love someone, love them with all your soul. When you go to work, work your ass off. When you hate someone, hate them until it hurts.

Why do you think the old stories tell of men who set out on great journeys to impress the gods? Because trying to impress people just isn't worth the time and effort.

The blues is losing someone you love and not having enough money to immerse yourself in drink.

Every year, August lashes out in volcanic fury, rising with the din of morning traffic, its great metallic wings smashing against the ground, heating the air with ever-increasing intensity.

So, one way or another, I found myself in a few movies. I take it seriously when I'm on the set, but I don't take myself seriously as an actor.

Some music really does suck!

The scarcity of the music not only makes the music itself enjoyable but it also gives the collector a strange sense of superiority.

The world's a better place since I chose music.

I think politicians get hamstrung by the nature of politics when the private sector can really do great things.