Cultural objects have no notable identity outside of that which we confer upon them. Their value is entirely a product of the interaction that we have with them.

American television really is pathetic.

I'd rather hold one note for an hour and modulate it so that it means something than play 3,000 notes in 15 seconds.

It's easy to forget that your best work is done when your attention is fully engaged.

Be the first to not do what nobody has ever thought of not doing before.

I'm very good with technology, I always have been, and with machines in general. They seem not threatening like other people find them, but a source of fun and amusement.

I can see the use and value of religion, just as I can see the use of mud wrestling, yoga, astronomy and sadomasochism. but I reject the idea that you can't be a deep human being without it or any of them.