The Ruts were a great punk rock band from England whose songs were as excellent as their time together was short.

Most of the writers I like just intimidate and humble me but in that there's a good deal of inspiration to be had as well.

It's so painful to be next to someone you feel strongly about and know you can't say the things you want to.

What I felt for you was a combination of respect and affection. There was a closeness I felt through intimate interaction. The affection part is all over with. All that remains is the respect. If I put my arms around you and told you that I missed you, I would be lying. You're alright with me and I wish you well. But you're not me and that makes you one of them and you can only get so close.

You can pass all the gun legislation you want. None of it will make me feel any more or less safe than I do right at this moment.

You might as well enjoy the day - you never know when and how painfully it could all end.

I always took quite seriously the things that Chuck D. of Public Enemy had to say. He's always been someone I've learned quite a bit from and someone I pay a great deal of attention to.