Sometimes it's a form of love just to talk to somebody that you have nothing in common with and still be fascinated by their presence.

We are like the birds. We adapt. We sing.

I wanted to be a secret agent and an astronaut, preferably at the same time.

Architecture theory is very interesting.

A dissection of music perception and creation that starts slowly and inexorably builds to a grand finish. I loved reading that listening to music coordinates more disparate parts of the brain than almost anything else--and playing music uses even more! Despite illuminating a lot of what goes on this book doesn't "spoil" enjoyment- it only deepens the beautiful mystery that is music.

The two biggest self-deceptions of all are that life has a 'meaning'and each of us is unique.

Cycling can be lonely, but in a good way.