So you're saying your kissing me back was just a pity thing? Because it sure didn't feel that way to me.

Locks or no locks, you're not going to cage me in.

She got me to crack open the window to my soul, and I really don't want to slam it down on her fingers just yet.

Movement means freedom. That's what life's all about.

She's an adversary, but undeniably an equal. Maybe she can bring me back from the beyond. If anyone can do it, I'm beginning to realize it could be her. Like she said, all I have to do is try.

You saw where I come from. No matter what I do or how I act, I'll always be the scum of the earth. I am who I am, and there's nothing you or anybody else can do to change that.

I've lied all my life. I'm just now learning how to tell the truth, and I'm not going to start playing games again, especially not with you.

That's just it. What if I can't protect you? I'll be outnumbered, outgunned. What if I can't get you out of there?

Stiff, huh? I think seeing you roll around on the floor in that tight little outfit accomplished that.

I told you. I don't do soft and gentle.

You need something more from me—something I wasn't able to give you before.

I've got a very nice staff here. People with patience, you know, and good temper, and not too brainy, because if you have people who are brainy, they are bound to be very impatient.

My father always used to say that when you die, if you've got five real friends, then you've had a great life.

When leaves begin to sprout, we know spring season is here.

trees with strong roots bear delicious fruits.

It was you readers who really came through, proving once again that when the American people decide to "get involved" in a problem, it is best not to let them have any sharp implements.

Can there be enough books to answer all your questions?

I know I love sexy surf guitars, I know I love loud snare. I love really simple repeating bass lines, and I love weird mad scientist keyboard sounds.

We are, quite literally, gambling with the future of our planet- for the sake of hamburgers

The best part of writing is not the communication of knowledge to other people, but the acquisition and synthesizing of knowledge for oneself.

When I go to a concert, I can't help but feel happy and everything else just goes away. I hope everyone feels that way at my concerts.