When you're young, you don't feel iconoclastic - you're just kind of doing what seems natural, what moves you.

Lives have been altered in fundamental ways, and later, after they acquire a more complete understanding of what goals are actually attainable, many are left facing a lot of pain and frustration. And yet, there's no culture of complaint.

Medical decisions have been politicized. What doctor wants a state legislator in his consulting room?

I've been trying for some time to develop a lifestyle that doesn't require my presence.

At college my three main interests were - in descending order of importance - a steady supply of recreational drugs, a 2-S draft deferment, and overthrowing the Nixon administration.

When you're young, you don't feel iconoclastic - you're just kind of doing what seems natural, what moves you.

America: the only country in the world where failing to promote yourself is regarded as being arrogant.