Sir, I cannot sing. I have no formal training. I do not read music. And I know this is a church - but I play a mean harmonica.

Never give a sucker an even break, but don't cheat a friend.

I also believe I met William Gaddis once. He did not look Italian.

It's just something we're talking about and thinking about all the time, reflecting on our privilege - the privilege of what it means even be able to travel.

Be good. Do good. The devil wields no power over a good man.

I have found that being honest is the best technique I can use. Right up front, tell people what you're trying to accomplish and what you're willing to sacrifice to accomplish it.

All the lousy little poets coming around trying to sound like Charles Manson.

Order a purge for your brain, it will there be much better employed than upon your stomach.

It’s the same thing. Passion is passion. It’s the excitement between the tedious spaces, and it doesn’t matter where it’s directed.

I knew Rick Pitino was going to make them play that outbreak, monkey defense. He's been doing it all his life.

I want to help promote Korean music around the world.