There's no wrong way to meditate. And meditation should never be a difficult practice that leads to self criticism.

The moment that you impose your will on another person or animal, that's when we are allowed to say you have committed an ethical breach.

If I found myself married with children and had tons of puppies and a fun place to live, I imagine I'd be happier, but I kind of like being a little bit isolated and lonely.

There is a lot of music in the world that I love that does not always get the appropriate exposure.

People don't truly respond to something until they see the direct consequences.

I don't put a lot of pressure on myself when I'm writing. It feels like if I come up with something good, or I come up with something bad, I'm not too worried.

When Britney shaves off all her hair and beats paparazzi with umbrellas - that's what celebrities are supposed to do. They're not supposed to be reasonable, middle-aged guys drinking organic tea talking about semiotics.