Well I'm not convinced that expanding uranium mining is in the best interests of the country and the best interests of its environment.

That was the crossover line for us, to be able to play that many shows, sell them out real quick and have that tribe queue up outside and still be a mystery to everybody else.

Climate change is such a huge issue that it requires strong, concerted, consistent and enduring action by governments.

What generally happens in this county is that our politicians don't serve us well because they don't tell the truth, and they don't keep their promises.

I have always had, as I know many people have, a singular passion for Australia. I do love the sunburnt country, its ancient landscapes, its exhilarating reaches of sand and sea.

You don't want to spend your life explaining yourself.

It is now well understood that humans ultimately depend on the health of the planet for their wellbeing.

At an everyday level I would reckon myself more than fortunate.

In particular, Australia, because of its ancient geography, soil profile and distinctive weather patterns, is more adversely affected by climate variability than some other continents.

I haven't chosen to make an issue of faith.

The place where the system and people's intentions meet is the political arena.

If a violent person wishes to attack us, let us send him a gentle phrase as this will defuse his violence.

Most men of education are more superstitious than they admit - nay than they think.

What's the two things they tell you are healthiest to eat? Chicken and fish. You know what you should do? Combine them, eat a penguin.

Marnie loved her better and more honestly than anyone else in the world, with the possible exception of her mother, who loved her intensely if not honestly.

When anyone says to me, 'Can you keep a secret?' I say, 'Why should I, if you can't?'

Changing your attitude from self-centerdness to understanding requires desire and commitment to always try to see things from the other persons point of view.

I'm not married and I don't have kids, and so I like to go to work.

You can be sure that I won't experiment with right-wing terms.

I'm not very comfortable with what people sometimes say or think about me - things I don't feel responsible for.

I ne'er could any lustre see In eyes that would not look on me; I ne'er saw nectar on a lip But where my own did hope to sip.