The '80s seem a real positive force. The '70s were deadening, in a lot of ways.

I was raised by the Christian Brothers, who believe in that, fortunately. They were, to me, the most rebellious arm of the Catholic Church - and one of the most liberal and forward thinking.

Compared to what they were, rock concerts now are like business meetings.

San Francisco is 49 square miles surrounded by reality.

At first I was iridescent, then I became transparent, finally I was absent

If you can remember anything about the sixties, you weren't really there.

I think most non-Christians who try to be good people are probably better Christians than Christians.

You can't plan for the future, because some guy's going to land in a spaceship with three heads and a big beak and take over everything.

You couldn't have fed the '50s into a computer and come out with the '60s.

Correcting it, I don't know; just shedding the light of day on it is a first major step, being one of the earliest generations not to just accept the words.

The starship thing is really political action and reaction, the natural outgrowth of Volunteers.

I am strong enough to forgive.

Once you understand love, you don’t need a reward your kindness or compassion just like you don’t need a reward for breathing.

Sometimes, watching a movie is a bit like being raped.

As you make your bed you must lie in it.

I'm thankful that every day I actually get to wake up.

Waiting is still an occupation. It is having nothing to wait for that is terrible.

Revolution is the festival of the oppressed.

The beliefs of Native people are no less powerful or important just because they focus on a different "form of magic."

What did you do to Amma?" "I was late to school." He studied my face. I studied his. "Number 2?" I nodded. "Sharp?" "Started out sharp and then she sharpened it.

Thinking nurseth thinking.