"Factory farming is one of the biggest contributors to the most serious environmental problems. The meat industry causes more greenhouse gas emissions than all the cars, trucks, planes and ships in the world."

"I plan to stay in music. I plan to keep making records."

"Rock 'n' roll music is what gets me off."

"Before I settled on music, I wanted to be an archaeologist, an astronaut, all sorts of really diverse things."

"We do not remember the passing of hours, but the resonance of moments. Remember this in moments of decisive trial."

"I opposed the Defense of Marriage Act in 1996. It should be repealed and I will vote for its repeal on the Senate floor. I will also oppose any proposal to amend the U.S. Constitution to ban gays and lesbians from marrying."

"The prizes go to those who meet emergencies successfully. And the way to meet emergencies is to do each daily task the best we can."

"I do like taking stuff seriously that a lot of people look at as nonsense. I enjoy the insanity of that. And I like the commitment that is needed for that."