People want to be successful, and they want to be acknowledged for what they do. Sometimes they make really great art and aren't. Historically, the best artists weren't. But their work survived.

I cannot wait for all the mistakes we have yet to make

Trying to find comfort in perpetual discomfort has been my life's work.

Some people like to say serendipitous. I like to say magical.

I'm one of those people that if you're told that if you put your hand in the fire, you'll burn your hand, I won't listen.

And because my teeth don't bite, I can take them out dancing I can take my little teeth out and show them a real good time

There is something to mystery. You make up this entire world that you fit into because of what the actual music does to you.

I think five percent of all songs can be love songs, and another five percent can be miscellaneous or political, but the rest should just be about medieval feminists.

Good art doesn't really have an expiration date on it. That's something to be happy about, if you're making art.

I heard somebody say that the war ended today, but everybody knows it's going still.

Cripple crow say something for our grieving, where do we go once we start leaving. Well close that wound or else keep on bleeding and change your tune, it's got no meaning.

The greatest sacrifice a man can make is the image of his soul.

Oh, he's not like that, " said Favonius.Jason flinched. "You can read my

...we use intimacy to refer to the physical when it really pertains to the spiritual ..

Whenever it is possible a boy should choose some occupation which he should do even if he did not need the money.

When all else fails, start running!

Democracy is also a form of worship. It is the worship of Jackals by Jackasses.

For me books have always been an incredibly solid part of my life, both as escapism and simply as resource.

You've either got to find a way to make your continuing characters interesting without making them maudlin or overwrought, or you've got to put more emphasis on the suspects.

It's hard to find a negligee in my size. I wear a Junior Mister.

Transform jealousy to admiration, and what you admire will become part of your life.