Disenchantment, whether it is a minor disappointment or a major shock, is the signal that things are moving into transition in our lives.
Genuine beginnings begin within us, even when they are brought to our attention by external opportunities.
Despotism increases in severity with the number of despots; the responsibility is more divided, and the claims are more numerous.
The last struggle for our rights, the battle for our civilization, is entirely with ourselves.
Social activism has gone mainstream. A new generation of philanthropic leaders such as Bill and Melinda Gates, and Bono are providing inspiration, guidance, and billions of dollars through their global foundations.
I know it's very 'old media' of me to admit this, but I am often unnerved by the lack of civility on the Web.
With a click of the 'Post Comment' button, Netizens can quickly bring down the level of dialogue. Bloggers lob zingers, commenters trade barbs, and bullies target kids in the cyber schoolyard. Mudslinging - a time-honored political tradition - thrive...
I always try to be a universalist, not a specialist.
If we admit it or not, skiing is a little bit of show biz.
When you introduce something new to a country, you want to do it right. Generally, that means you have to do it yourself.
A lot of people get really stuck in this idea that everything's been done and there's nowhere left to go.
I feel like I'm kind of a bit of a sponge in a way. Like, if people around me are going through things, I find it very hard not to be empathetic.
I found out a lot of stuff through MTV, and I didn't even have cable, I just saw it at friends' houses. But my culture in junior high was totally influenced by it.
I never really felt super-Texan. It wasn't like I was unhappy, but I wasn't superhappy.
I'm not someone who can dance to a song I don't like.
I don't like to talk about other bands in interviews.
Everyone has their own talents. It's up to the individual to see what you can actually do.
Being in a rock band, I feel a certain responsibility to have a weird haircut. I mean, who else gets to do that?
My rule of thumb is that if I am interested or intrigued by something, others will be as well.
My goal is to make the viewer a little bit smarter.
Two hours on television just doesn't automatically happen. I'm up early, I'm reading newspapers online, talking to my staff, coming up with ideas.
