Fractals, the theory of relativity, the genome: these are magnificently beautiful constructs.

I have concluded through careful empirical analysis and much thought that somebody is looking out for me, keeping track of what I think about things, forgiving me when I do less than I ought. Giving me strength to shoot for more than I think I’m capable of. I believe they know everything that I do and think, and they still love me, and I’ve concluded, after careful consideration, that this person keeping score is me.

My advice is keep your lips away from the spinning things.

This is the point in the show where we say, 'Oh, what else do we have in the van that's flammable?'

I think LEGOs are one of the best toys ever developed.

The idea of an ordered and elegant universe is a lovely one. One worth clinging to. But you don't need religion to appreciate the ordered existence. It's not just an idea, it's reality. We're discovering the hidden orders of the universe every day.

In the spirit of science, there really is no such thing as a 'failed experiment.' Any test that yields valid data is a valid test.