I always assumed scientists were free to ask any question, pursue any line of inquiry without fear or reprisal.

The sad fact is that spending rises every year, no matter what people want or say they want.

I have no idea where the concept came from that America is an explicitly atheist country. I can't find it in the Constitution, and I don't like it being shoved down my throat.

It means zero to be against greed.

It's a lot better to hope than not to.

After all the black man has been through in this world, he can still often reach levels of spirituality the most pampered white man cannot touch. Maybe what he's been through is the reason why.

Hollywood is largely about scammers and con men. It was my main livelihood for about 25 years, and the scams were beautiful and ugly, cheap and expensive, but, wow, were there a lot of scammers.