Man is a complex being: he makes deserts bloom - and lakes die.

I don't suspect that in many instances the artists who are dedicated in that fashion to the progress of that community are as well protected by the community as might be necessary.

The way you get to know yourself is by the expression on other people's faces.

If someone comes to you and asks for help, and you can help them, you're supposed to help them. Why wouldn't you? You have been put in the position somehow to be able to help this person.

Every show that sells out is like a hero's welcome for me.

Our accomplishments show what kind of people we are.

Everything that's bad for you catches on too quickly in America, because that's the easiest thing to get people to invest in, the pursuits that are easy and destructive, the ones that bring out the least positive aspects of people.