A pool just isn't the same as the ocean. It has no energy. No life.

I believe the United States should make the protection of Syrian civilians from war crimes and crimes against humanity a higher priority.

When you're onstage, you're acutely aware of the reaction of a particular group of people, because it's like a wave.

If you never get criticized, chances are you aren't getting anything done.

I think when you sit alone with your brain too much, your own brain starts to rebel against you.

It's a Renaissance, or put more simply, some you win, some you lose

I don't expect that Albert Gore is going to become president, and I certainly hope we never see Tipper Gore in the White House. Can you imagine Tipper saying, "Just say no"?

I swear to keep the dead upon my mind, / Disdain for all time to be overglad.

Especially for my father it was a great change. He used to be a socialist and even a member of the socialist party. But then he became an orthodox Jew.

Freebase? What's free about it?

It's amazing the difference A bit of sky can make.