There's an old saying, 'Life begins at forty.' That's silly. Life begins every morning you wake up.

When I die I intend to take my music with me. I don't know what's out there, but I want to make sure it's in my key.

When I was a boy the Dead Sea was only sick.

I'd say that about 82 percent of what I write is bad, but don't go by me; I'm as bad a judge as I am a writer. Look, if it were all good, you'd be paying twice as much for this book.

When you stop giving and offering something to the rest of the world, it's time to turn out the lights.

Someone who makes you laugh is a comedian. Someone who makes you think and then laugh is a humorist.

It's better to be happy doing something you love, even if you don't find success right away.