I think everything I do has Howard Roark [hero of The Fountainhead] in it, you know, as much as anything. The person I write for is Howard Roark.

Now I call myself a bleeding heart libertarian. Because I do believe in the principles of Libertarianism as an ideal - because I'm an idealist.

Stamina is the force that drives the drumming; it's not really a sprint.

Innocence gave me confidence to go up against reality.

Those who know what's best for us must rise and save us from ourselves.

Better the pride that resides as a citizen of the world than a pride that divides when a colorful rag is unfurled

I still totally believe in individual rights and individual responsibility and in choosing to do good.