I didn't have any agenda or plan when I started writing stuff.

I don't think people are going to switch over to bikes because it's good for them or because it's politically correct. They're going to do it because it gets them from A to B faster.

I like a good story and I also like staring at the sea-- do I have to choose between the two?

A lot of cities are making a real effort, neighborhood by neighborhood, to make themselves into a place where life can be pretty good.

We live in ugly times.

I've noticed that when I am selling a lot of records, certain things become easier. I'm not talking about getting a table in a restaurant.

You create a community with music, not just at concerts but by talking about it with your friends.