Fish would probably be the last of all creatures to discover water.

Life is short, death is forever.

Your mind is on vacation and your mouth is working overtime.

Be humble about it. Paint the color tones as they come against each other, and make them sing, vibrate. Don't ask me to look at those self-satisfied, pretty things.

It is only by living completely in this world that one learns to have faith.

Think about what kind of person you are and shape your habits, and your happiness, to show what's true about you instead of thinking that you can just import the right answer from the outside.

You eat the room service employees every time?” Denise asked, shocked. “Of course. But don’t fret on their behalf. I always tip well.

I spend a lot more time than any person should have to talking with lawyers and thinking about intellectual property issues.

The adoration of the sun was one of the earliest and most natural forms of religious expression. Complex modern theologies are merely involvements and amplifications of this simple aboriginal belief.

I'm not planning on singing too late. Maybe another eight or 10 years is enough before I retire. It would also be great to revisit all these stunning places around the world where I have toured.

I know I probably should be sad about my mother's cancer... but she still hasn't seen The Last Kiss, you know?