The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls and tenements halls and whispered in the sounds of silence.

The thought that life could be better is woven indelibly into our hearts and our brains.

I'm going to Graceland, for reasons I cannot explain. There's some part of me wants to see Graceland. And I may be advised to defend every love, every ending, or maybe there's no obligations now. Maybe I've a reason to believe we all will be received in Graceland.

I have my books And my poetry to protect me; I am shielded in my armor, Hiding in my room, safe within my womb. I touch no one and no one touches me. I am a rock, I am an island.

Improvisation is too good to leave to chance.

Faith is an island in the setting sun, But proof is the bottom line for everyone.

If you can get humor and seriousness at the same time, you've created a special little thing, and that's what I'm looking for, because if you get pompous, you lose everything.