I was a nerd academically. But I was also an athlete and a musician. I never wanted to be shut out of any situation. I think it was that more than anything.

A fine timepiece is part of dressing like a gentleman. When I first made a little money, I bought my first watch which was a Rolex Daytona. It was just one of those things that said I was successful.

I write about moments, and I don't make blanket statements about anything because no one has all the answers; nobody's come up with a foolproof way to do anything when it comes to emotions.

There's only one thing that everyone in this world has in common: whether you want to love somebody and you want to be loved in return.

I decided I am not going to say things I do not mean anymore.

People don't like when you point out to them and remind them that they're not very smart.

It doesn't matter the genre or type of art, if it's authentic there's an apparent beauty to it and as an artist, that's very inspiring.

I'm creating music - it doesn't matter if anyone else likes it.

I do not wear my emotions on my sleeve; I write about them.

When it's your chance to step up to the plate, just hit it out of the park, and everybody will forget about everything that came before.

I was brought up to be a gentleman. That means you know how to walk, talk and dress the part.

You made a writer keep faith in his pen.

Leaders in all realms and activities of life knew that the power they had come to hold existed because they were responsible to serve the many, thus power was position of service.

The whole world is one neighborhood.

I have found, after a good deal of consideration, that the best place to seek God is in a garden. You can dig for Him here.

It's still too early to say how my wife will influence my life. But I do already know that it's sometimes hard work living with her.

I start a picture and I finish it.

It's unacceptable to tour using non-environmentally friendly fuel when there are alternatives.

As any good Buddhist will tell you, the only way to find permanent joy is by embracing the fact that nothing is permanent.

I thought it was a wonderful line - right on the cutting room floor.

The more power there is, the more bondage, the more fear.