You'd think all of these "atypical" somethings would add up to a typical something

It's always great when you want scientific fact to get a really good science fiction writer to talk to you about it.

It's the same sex all the time.

Never pick a fight with an ugly person, they've got nothing to lose.

In truth I never really liked any of the heavy drugs, because normally my energy is up when I'm performing, and that's about it. Cocaine is nothing new. It's the pressure, I think. People use it to relieve that, and for me it is about getting numb and forgetting. I have a reverse metabolic reaction to the stuff.

Self-reliance is the key to a vigorous life. A man must look inward to find his own answers.

I couldn't imagine living the way I used to live. Now people come up to me from the drug days and go, 'Hi, remember me?' And I'm going, 'No, did I have sex with you? Did I take a dump in your tool box?'