I get a lot of sleep on the bus. I bring two dogs with me, who keep me grounded. I guess that's just in my soul. It's good to know that you're good at something.

I love Chicago, but I didn't think I had enough soul to be a Cubs fan.

When there are dogs and music, people have a good time.

It's just a sound, and a feeling that's in the music. And you either hear it and appreciate it, or you don't.

Normal is a cycle on a washing machine.

The best way to catch a horse is to build a fence around it.

Patriotism can be good or bad. Knee-jerk patriotism can be very bad. I'm patriotic almost to the point of self-consciousness, but I love my country the way I love a friend or a child who I would correct if she was going the wrong way. Who I expect the very best from.