People may surprise you with unexpected kindness. Dogs have a depth of loyalty that often we seem unworthy of. But the love of a cat is a blessing, a privilege in this world.

I suffer from the curse of being multi-talented. There's no doubt about it. Politics and literature have gotten in the way of songwriting.

Most people, of course, spend their lives caring about the wrong things. The worry about South Africa or Nicaragua. They spend so much time finding themselves that they lose their taxicabs. They don't see that what kind of napkin you get at a delicatessen is a matter of much significance in the world today. That's why they don't get linen.

The good teachers are bailing out. Education is very important.... This should be the centerpiece on the table of Texas.

The only currency I value is the coin of the spirit. That's very important in my life.

I admit I was drinking a Guinness... but I did not swallow.

May the God of your choice bless and keep you. I respect Him as long as He does not circumcise me anymore.