It's impossible to be a good writer if you haven't lived badly.
Nothing is more intolerable than to have to admit to yourself your own errors.
That's gotta be the one remaining constant - jeans have gotta be tight, baby.
American Idol allowed us to find Carrie Underwood.
Applaud my friends, the comedy is over... [on his death bed]
Nothing is more intolerable than to have admit to yourself your own errors.
Any creator owes a debt to past creation.
Working with Benny was important for me and for black musicians in general.
For many, to live in a universe that may have no purpose, and no creator, is unthinkable.
Aside from communications satellites, space is devoid of industry.
As I say, I as an abstract artist was active politically.
In the late 30s the name Pollock was totally unknown and unheard of.
A room is not a room without natural light.
But 'Playboy' was liberating. I was drawn to it and went for it full throttle.
You can't take yourself too seriously.
I'm always just surprised when someone writes something about me.
When I walk outside, people have something to say about it.
I'm personally more struck by visual things more than musical.
I still have imaginary friends who I talk to in my head.
Man shall find his anchorage in self-recognition.
The Americans' position is clear: we promote democracy.