At an everyday level I would reckon myself more than fortunate.

That was the crossover line for us, to be able to play that many shows, sell them out real quick and have that tribe queue up outside and still be a mystery to everybody else.

Climate change is such a huge issue that it requires strong, concerted, consistent and enduring action by governments.

What generally happens in this county is that our politicians don't serve us well because they don't tell the truth, and they don't keep their promises.

I have always had, as I know many people have, a singular passion for Australia. I do love the sunburnt country, its ancient landscapes, its exhilarating reaches of sand and sea.

You don't want to spend your life explaining yourself.

It is now well understood that humans ultimately depend on the health of the planet for their wellbeing.

In particular, Australia, because of its ancient geography, soil profile and distinctive weather patterns, is more adversely affected by climate variability than some other continents.

Well I'm not convinced that expanding uranium mining is in the best interests of the country and the best interests of its environment.

I haven't chosen to make an issue of faith.

The place where the system and people's intentions meet is the political arena.

I'm a pretty loyal person.

Competition is the death of art.

Mother Earth is in pain and ailing because of global warming.

It's not like I'm such a shiny happy person either, you know? I'm a wreck too, I'm just... still alive.

I'm wired to be neurotic and loud and high-strung.

I know I'm honest and dependable, usually. I know I'm always dependable for my wife. I'm always at home and I'm always there to help.

I never trash talk, I don't like to trash talk. I like to be friends with all the other boxers.

I love talking to all the kids, and have enjoyed the enthusiasm and response from their teachers as well.

There is nothing beyond God, and the sense enjoyments are simply something through which we are passing now in the hope of getting better things.

Direct not him whose way himself will choose; 'Tis breath not lack'st, and that breath wilt thou lose.