The problem with evil people is that they can see only evil in others. It is one of the worst curses of being evil, that you can no longer experience good.

Does it matter, when you read, if the person who wrote still lives?

Professors go batty too, perhaps more often than other people, although owing to their profession, their madness is less often remarked.

Don’t take to heart, any negative criticism. Focus on positive thoughts

Life is the sum of all your choices.

You can't write if you can't relate.

I always wanted to do a deal with Russell Simmons, and now I've got my signature on a piece of paper with his.

I know how I could beat myself: by not being disciplined, by slacking, by not dedicating myself to my craft, by not working hard, by not listening, by thinking I know it all - short like that.

I was into punk rock back when I was in high school. I used to go around to dive venues and take photographs. But now it’s been just much more about the country stuff and soulful folk.

Status is always ripe for satire, status is always good for comedy.

The greatest foe to art is luxury, art cannot live in its atmosphere.

When my love swears that she is made of truth, I do believe her, though I know she lies.

Have you ever seen a chess article without a brilliant example of the author's own play? 'Silly question,' you will say. Quite.