If I hear, 'Be afraid of Tehran,' I'm like, 'I'd better go to Tehran.'

I think it's fantastic when the young enrage their elders. I really do believe that if it's too loud, you are indeed too old, and that if it has been standing for too long, it needs a thorough inspection.

'SMiLE' is perhaps the Beach Boys' most legendary album. It was recorded in 1966 and 1967 but only saw a formal release in 2011. That's a long time to wait for what was said to be Brian Wilson's masterpiece.

I live my life by the numbers. Not only am I an American, I am an Americanist.

When you hear about what someone else is going through, and you are unable to distance yourself from it or in any way muzzle your empathy and are inspired to actually do something, these are moments to learn from.

The scars will take me far, they always do.

I believe that when the body is strong, the mind thinks strong thoughts.