The artist can't give you an answer that's satisfying to the dreadful reality of your existence. So the best you can do is maybe entertain people and refresh them for an hour-and-a-half.

You always think another time would have been ideal for you . . . the reality is there was no novocaine when you went to the dentist.

It's very hard to keep your spirits up. You've got to keep selling yourself a bill of goods, and some people are better at lying to themselves than others. If you face reality too much, it kills you.... you've got to find an answer to the question: Why go on?

Every success is built on the ability to do better than good enough. As you climb the ladder of success, be sure it's leaning against the right building. Eighty percent of success is showing up.

Why are our days numbered and not, say, lettered?

If you aren't failing every now and then, you're probably playing it too safe.

I believe there is something out there watching us. Unfortunately, it's the government.