We usually understand freedom as meaning that there are many choices - but does having more choices, or believing we do, actually make us more free?

Each language has its own temperament; some languages make a poem more dramatic or sad, and others make it more playful.

To me, poetry is a rational act. I never write a poem if I'm not sure what I am going to say or what I want to communicate.

It's very satisfying to promote science and education and see good results. Setting a good example for young people, being a role model, is very important for me.

Lesson from Pataki's success is: Use the political moment.

I thought, acted, and thereupon found myself removed.

When you meet someone you really like and connect with, I think that's very special, and not to be taken for granted.

No, generally I think influence is used as a nice word for plagiarism.

...falling in love could be achieved in a single word—a glance.

Most blacks will argue that they excel because of hard work, because of intellect, determination, sweat, blood, tears and risk.

I'll go where secrets are sold Where roses unfold I'll sleep as time goes by

Don’t just stand there, let’s get to it, Strike a pose, there’s nothing to it...

If it's early in the game and the team's not doing well, I get frustrated when I don't get the ball, because I think I can spark the team and get the crowd into it.