Every country that's ever been the most powerful country in the world ceases to be the most powerful country in the world at some point.

I just had a child on purpose at age 56, I'm pretty f---ing optimistic.

I was born on this mountain, this mountains my home, she holds me and keeps me from worry and woe.

The drama teacher that I had in high school, back in Texas, was the only teacher who didn't kick me out of his class. He turned me on to 'The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan.' I had picked up Dylan with 'Bringing It All Back Home,' and he turned me on to the first couple of albums, which I hadn't heard.

I love baseball. I'll probably end up one of those old farts who go to spring training in Florida every year and drive from game to game all day.

My son was diagnosed with autism. He's OK, he makes eye contact, but he doesn't talk. He needs eight hours a day of very intensive school, and you wouldn't even believe me if I told you how much it costs.

Songwriters are expanding time rather than compressing time. My short stories tend to be old fashioned, with a beginning, middle and end.