The worst thing about living in this world, in general, is that things get overwhelming, and things cause a tremendous amount of despair and anxiety.

I was also a big Woody Allen fan. When I got into college I listened to Lenny Bruce but it's taken me years to put him into context historically and really get what he did.

Art is supposed to punch you in the brain, and it's supposed to stay punched.

The Internet has usurped the collective unconscious and access to cosmic consciousness has become difficult and almost primitive.

I think sharing experience makes everything better. When people get talking about how they've overcome something or how they haven't, it's nourishing.

We’re built to deal with death, disease, failure, struggle, heartbreak, problems. It’s what separates us from the animals and why we envy and love animals so much. We’re aware of it all and have to process it. The way we each handle being human is where all the good stories, jokes, art, wisdom, revelations, and bullshit come from.

Conversation is a beautiful thing. When I was a younger guy, just wandering around talking to people was what kept me connected to the world.