I never expected any sort of success with 'Mockingbird'... I sort of hoped someone would like it enough to give me encouragement.

All we have, it seems to me, is the beauty of art and nature and life, and the love which that beauty inspires.

Edward Abbey

We will stand up for our friends in the world. And one of the most important friends is the State of Israel. My administration will be steadfast in support Israel against terrorism and violence, and in seeking the peace for which all Israelis pray.

George W. Bush

You had hoped that smarter creatures would be wiser ones.

Peter Watts

I've always been scared of advertising folk. I've met them at parties and I've been to their offices and I've always found them intimidatingly cool. At one company I visited, they held their meetings in a caravan that had somehow been installed in the place, a rather more exotic place to gather than the typical BBC glass box.

Evan Davis

Every man or woman who loves Him, they hate Him too, because He's a hard God, a jealous God.

Stephen King

I love 'Glee' so much. It just works - it's on the edge of ridiculous.

Adam Garcia

Sins become more subtle as you grow older: you commit sins of despair rather than lust.

Piers Paul Read

Music happens to be an art form that transcends language.

Herbie Hancock

That's the way I got along in life. I don't ever remember being particularly jealous of anybody, because I figured if I can't do it myself, I don't deserve to get it.

Clyde Tombaugh

I just want to keep making music, recording and trying different things. I don't want to do the same thing all the time.

Norah Jones

Love's best habit is a soothing tongue

William Shakespeare

I don't like being alone.

Cristiano Ronaldo