Never assume that someone likes you by their sweetNess.Sometimes you are an option when they are bored

A relationship without trust is a waste of time

Some people are born with a brain that has this weird, magical mathematical thing that makes them an amazing jazz musician.

It helps to be able to be alone. 'Cuz writing is done alone, unless you collaborate, but I don't do that. Ask my ex-wife.

If God causes you to suffer much, it is a sign that He certainly intends to make you a saint.

The generous abundance of her passion, without guile or trickery, was like a white flame which penetrated and found response in depths of his own sensuous nature that had never yet been reached.

My goal was to bring good music back.

Though a woman tempted man to eat, my dear Longfellow," said Holmes, "you never hear of Eve having to do with his drinking, for he took to that of his own notion.

I think art education, especially in this country, which government pretty much ignores, is so important for young people.

It is critical that we have a comprehensive energy plan to provide affordable and reliable supplies of energy so that our economy will not be dependent on foreign sources of energy.

I asked Secretary [Robert] Gates, what did they get in return for giving up the nuclear shield of Poland and the Czech Republic? And you know what his answer was? Nada. They got nothing.

Dance, and make joyous the love around you. Dance, and your veils which hide the Light shall swirl in a heap at your feet.