Amos Bronson Alcott

Observation more than books and experience more than persons, are the prime educators.

That is a good book which is opened with expectation, and closed with delight and profit.

Debate is masculine, conversation is feminine.

I have a naturally camp sensibility and a camp sense of humour. I love the icons that gay people love.

I always dreamed of writing in an orchestral context. But when you finish a piece, you want to hear it. So we played everything with Phish.

I'm addicted to a really tough workout. I like to be drenched in sweat when I'm done because I feel accomplished.