I think there's a great strength in having the courage and also having the support to do what you want to do when you're an artist in any way, shape or form.

I go to a very visual place when I'm singing. It's very cinematic and I get this feeling of space. I love when music does that.

I still hold on to the idea that a record can really change the way I feel.

I often find myself on my knees praying to something or someone to not be in control.

I think Depeche Mode music somehow appeals to the oddball, to the person who is looking for something a little bit different.

I have the urge to still be part of the world, the universe, of life. Through music I have the feeling that I come a little closer to that.

New York is a great place to feel inspired all the time.

Vocally, I really like going into the darker side of myself.

I have to feel the audience. I enjoy that feeling of community.

Joy comes from places you least expect it. Its usually the simple things, like watching my son play basketball or going through Central Park when the blossoms are blooming.

Really, what I'm always drawn to is the voice - PJ Harvey , Björk . If the voice interests me, then I'm interested to listen to what's happening.

It is not what they built. It is what they knocked down.It is not the houses. It is the spaces between the houses.It is not the streets that exist. It is the streets that no longer exist.

Genius feels like an over extended Helium balloon about to burst, and everyone criticizes you for not having a conventional way of coping with it.

I can only say that I have acted upon my best convictions, without selfishness or malice, and that by the help of God I shall continue to do so.

In every thriller written about Washington, particularly after 9/11, there are good guys and there are bad guys, and there's no gray area at all.

Mexico will pay for it [the wall], because they are not doing us any favors. They could stop all of this illegal trade if they wanted to immediately.

The dreams of men, the seed of commonwealth, the germs of empires.

Khadi service, village service and Harijan service are one in reality, though three in name.

Finance that only talks to itself & deals with each other becomes socially useless

When I'm on a break from writing, I'll log on to Amazon and eBay. The doorbell is constantly being rung by deliverymen.