"Violence is unnecessary and costly. Peace is the only way."

"In all honesty, Johnny, we are often at the mercy of the White House for the news we report. Frequently, we simply repeat verbatim what the White House tells us."

"The world wants to be cheated. So cheat."

"And if California slides into the ocean, as the mystics and statistics say it will, I predict this hotel will be standing until I've paid my bill."

"Old age is the most unexpected of things that can happen to a man."

"Since when is public safety the root password to the Constitution?"

"This country has been strip-mined by rich and powerful interests. If you dont like what they're doing, don't just sit there. Vote them out."

"Seasons change, so do cities. People come into your life and people go, but it's comforting to know: the ones you love are always in your heart and if you're very lucky, a plane ride away."

"The good befriend themselves."

"Poetry is the language in which man explores his own amazement."

"Necessity knows no law."

"One must also accept that one has 'uncreative' moments. The more honestly one can accept that, the quicker these moments will pass."