I grew up learning this stuff on the streets of New York. My brother and I used to play in the subway for money.

Then, on my way to California, I decided to stop in New York to do some research. I couldn't leave, because that's where the music was!

Things I fear will forever change and we old souls can do little but be swayed by the winds.

Cuz how do you know yer alive if you don't hurt?

Learn to ... be what you are and learn to resign with a good grace all that you are not.

Talking is like playing on the harp there is as much in laying the hand on the strings to stop their vibrations as in twanging them to bring out their music.

I used to wear a lot of red lipstick, and when I got a pimple, I'd cover it up with eyeliner to turn it into a beauty mark.

Only grace-large doses, frequently displayed, released-will restore the wounded.

I do a show. It comes on late at night on TV. And if that means I'm a late-night talk show host, then I guess I am, but in every other regard I resign my commission, I don't care for it.

Today Charles Darwin is best known for establishing the fact of evolution and for recognizing the major role of natural selection in driving it.

We're looking as far ahead as we can, and we don't get penalized for mistakes.

Everybody worships me, it's nauseating.