The comics I've talked to have varied styles as stand-ups, but the throughline is that it's the most intense thing they've ever done.

When we went to war at the Falklands, Buck Kernan had to shake each man's hand as we boarded a boat for war.

Pro Publica distorts the relationship between organizations and their consultants.

As a viewer I came of age during a time when cast members were prone to fistfights. So I may be carrying a little of that kind of image in my head.

For each show, we do maybe 15 versions before it goes on air. So I know every show microscopically.

The Clash, in particular, transcends any category.

When you do something bad and you know you can do it, only you know you can do it. And do it while it's hot, man.

My dad is a little Scottish guy with tattoos all over his arms.

In the British military system, there is a very strict chain of command. Americans just want to win, and the correct strategy may be to speak directly to the men.

I was a section commander in the parachute regiment [in the British army].

I'm consciously working very hard at not eating.

Each of us has the ability to dream

When sounds of the world around you vanish, what is left but screaming silence.

But most important of all, she explained that it was all right to say 'No. I disagree.' that was a gift. I understood it was power. The power to think my own thoughts. The power to believe in myself.

All the pundits and D.C. insiders thought I'd never be standing on the main stage. I am and I'm going to stay there.

If people keep buying poorly designed products, manufacturers and designers will think they are doing the right thing and continue as usual.

In politics, every year in the White House is like dog years, it takes off seven years of your life.

Do what you're doing while you're doing it.

Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.

The garden is a metaphor for life, and gardening is a symbol of the spiritual path.

You don't write a book to show off.