Character is power; it makes friends, draws patronage and support and opens the way to wealth, honor and happiness.

I have been illustrating Tolkien's books ever since I first read them, long before illustration became my profession.

Drawing must seek interest, not admiration. Because admiration wears quickly.

What a folly to dread the thought of throwing away life at once, and yet have no regard to throwing it away by parcels and piecemeal.

I watch reality TV, but unless you have been part of that crew, unless you've sort of been immersed in that culture in what's happening, unless you have been in that concentrated moment, you wont believe it unless you're there. And with 'Ton of Cash' we just hope that we captured all of the best moments.

Sleeping on people's floors when you're 22 is fine. But when you get your life in order and have a family you want to keep and a certain level of health, touring bigger means you can keep going for longer.

My motivation wasn't really to get a $95 million contract, you know?

I'm thankful I am able to continue to share the joy and the inspiration tap brings.