Love is probably the most powerful force in the cosmos, capable of creating miracles.

Without meditation, Id probably be dead.

I did not fire Brian Wilson from the Beach Boys. I cannot fire Brian Wilson from the Beach Boys. I am not his employer. I do not have such authority. And even if I did, I would never fire Brian Wilson from the Beach Boys. I love Brian Wilson. We are partners. He’s my cousin by birth and my brother in music.

I learned that when you do the best job that you can do, some people will idolize you, others won't care, and some will vilify you.

Love is probably the most powerful force in the cosmos, capable of creating miracles. Love can manifest in so many ways - love between parent and child, husband and wife, partner and partner, teacher and student, service volunteer and recipient, God and one's spirit. The manifestations of love are innumerable.

The history of mankind is a history of war.

As a songwriter, your songs are, in a way, like your children - you want them to be appreciated.