Amos Bronson Alcott

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

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

Who speaks to the instincts speaks to the deepest in mankind, and finds the readiest response.

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.