A lot of artists who have a certain style are expected to more or less keep doing their style. It's so easy to get into that rut of production.

If there are bases on the moon, that would be the end of the moon as we know it.

History is an angel being blown backwards into the future

Art is about paying attention.

My secret dream is to write an epic poem. That's probably the most pretentious thing I've said.

I'm one of the first Americans who wasn't a torturer or an interrogator.

I believe that the purpose of death is the release of love.