Adventure is the essence of life.

A lot of people think that all the things that could be invented have been invented. But we are just on the frontier of discovery and invention. It's a very exciting time.

A free ride and free food are two of the three things no pilot ever turns down.

I flew in combat in Vietnam. I got shot at, I shot back, I got shot down. Compared to this flight, I felt a lot safer in combat.

I would definitely say the Oakland Raiders are the punk rock band of football.

All the distinctive features and superiority of our republican institutions are derived from the teachings of Scripture.

Understand the now. Don't even worry about five seconds later, worry about now.

Being an author is always like being a well-run dictatorship - it's all one person speaking.

I want to play an action hero. I'm ready for roles that totally aren't me.

I don't want kids listening to my music thinking it's for their parents. I want them to feel it's theirs.

I place my own hope for the United States in the growth of belief among the unqualified that they are in fact qualified: they can articulate and be responsible and hold power

I'm afraid when too many people know too much about you, it actually makes us all a lot more boring because you're afraid to express yourself.

Art moves. Hence its civilizing power.