I would like Americans to make things with their hands. Thomas Jefferson and I feel that makes for a much stronger nation.

Jobs that require a suit upset me. They displease me much, as our world is rife with such superficial conformity.

I think that purity creates not only a higher level of artistic vision but a purer work ethic.

If you want to be happy in life, consider yourself a student. Every day of your life, think: how can I improve?

I have a corn creamer that I love. It extracts pulp and juice from kernels, and I simmer that down into a creamed corn that has an almost mashed potato-like consistency. I add butter and hit it with chopped fresh chives at the end for an accent of color.

When I was in high school, I would perform every year in those plays and there was something I really loved about it. But I was completely unaware that you could sort of get into an acting career.

I would like Americans to make things with their hands. Thomas Jefferson and I feel that makes for a much stronger nation.