I'm inspired by nature. Other artist's work is important for developing my perception.

Most people are bad with names. I have learned a trick: Make them laugh and they will never forget you.

A blue dog, you know, is the opposite of a yellow dog. And a yellow dog was somebody who was willing to follow his party even when he knew it was wrong.

Wax myrtle: The birds love this stuff.

Diplomacy should always be the first option, and every mission should have a clear, achievable objective that is in the interests of the United States.

It is easier to silence scientific dissent by utilizing the politics of personal destruction, than to actually debate them on the merits of their arguments. That should tell you something about the global warming debate...there is none right now....it's either you believe, or you are to be discredited.

It's a bit ridiculous to have people who have two years of experience handling an $83 billion budget.