I do have this reputation for being a serious person.

When you're trying to pass on the best of the stuff you're culling to what should be a hungry culture but you have it diminished... that's kind of disappointing.

I know my generation - a lot of them, they're getting old now, and they want to think back fondly, they want to kid themselves. A lot of them think, 'Yeah, we were the best.' That's the kiss of death. That's non-growth. And also that's very bad for the world.

A few drinks later you're not so choosy when the closing lights strip off the shadows on this strange new flesh you've found.

You've got to keep the child alive; you can't create without it.

Happiness is the best facelift.

My parents told me I'd point to a bed of flowers and say 'Pink. Pretty,' before I knew any other words.