The building of America has had its fair share of mistakes, but it's a constitution that's the jewel of democracy, the envy of many, and it's the most generous nation in the world.

It's funny: I'm a lifelong musician, but because I principally play the piano it's been a solitary thing.

I was quiet, a loner. I was one of those children where, if you put me in a room and gave me some crayons and a pencils, you wouldn't hear from me for nine straight hours. And I was always drawing racing cars and rockets and spaceships and planes, things that were very fast that would take me away.

Speaking very generally, I find that women are spiritually, emotionally, and often physically stronger than men.

Well, I needed the work - that's the honest answer. I haven't worked for a while, a couple of years. So I thought it would be nice to get back to work and earn some money.

You always hope that the cloak of inspiration will fall, and you'll be O.K.

Overall I enjoy a certain anonymity. I live a very normal, very ordinary life.