America didn’t bypass or escape civilization. It did something far more profound, far cleverer: it simply changed what civilization could be.

Perception, influenced by experience and knowledge creates an acceptable level of reality.

My parents just tell me, ‘If you know what you want, you should stay determined and go for it. You can do anything.’

khalepa ta kala, greek. It means 'beauty is harsh'.

I don’t think that [the war in Iraq] damaged our reputation around the world.

I wanted to be in a band that gave bang for the buck. I wanted to be in the band who didn't look like a bunch of guys who, you know, should be in a library studying for their finals.

Growing up, I would say Wonder Woman and Nancy Drew were definite role models for me. Historically, I know Amelia Earhart stands out for me.

Human beings are strange creatures. As people come across one another they produce various outcomes. Good things, sometimes. And other times, bad.

All I cared about in tennis was winning.

A tattoo doesn't make you look like an individual.

If I could only write, I'd write a nasty letter to the mayor, if he could only read.