I believe that robots should only have faces if they truly need them

The hardest part of design ... is keeping features out.

Isn't one of your first exercises in learning how to communicate to write a description of how to tie your shoelaces? The point being that it's basically impossible to use text to show that

Technology may change rapidly, but people change slowly. The principals [of design] come from understanding of people. They remain true forever.

When a device as simple as a door has to come with an instruction manual—even a one-word manual—then it is a failure, poorly designed.

Also note that invariably when we design something that can be used by those with disabilities, we often make it better for everyone

Design is really an act of communication, which means having a deep understanding of the person with whom the designer is communicating.

Innocence lost is not easily regained. The designer simply cannot predict the problems people will have, the misinterpretations that will arise, and the errors that will get made.

Knowing how people will use something is essential

Complexity is acceptable as long as it is intelligible and necessary. We want to avoid needless complications.

The major problems facing the development of products that are safer, less prone to error, and easier to use and understand are not technological: they are social and organizational.

Like most hearts, it was complicated, shaded with dark and dappled with light.

To change ones life: Start immediately. Do it flamboyantly.

As a model, you really get to work everywhere in the world. You get a little bit of this, a little bit of that.

Even in your darkest moments, you'll think of something that'll crack you up.

I really, really like 'Eastbound & Down.' It's one of the few things that makes me laugh.

There is an hour wherein a man might be happy all his life, could he find it.

Right now, more people enjoy movies, music, television and movies than they do video games.

We're not thinking straight if we say we want to be like Jesus but we don't want to go through anything Jesus went through!

The core of mans' spirit comes from new experiences.

You know you're old when the president is younger than you.