I know how ridiculous this sounds because of the job I do but I don't believe in romanticism and make-believe.

People think I look odd onstage. But the way I deal with being incredibly nervous is by concentrating really hard.

I think your most intimate thoughts are only honest when they're in your head.

I'm incredibly neurotic and a control freak. I like the thought that if there's going to be anyone to blame it's going to be me.

Wealth is the product of man's capacity to think.

My mom has always been my champion. She was very smart and grounded. She said, 'Save your money. Pay your taxes. Don't put everything in one basket,' but she let me explore and be creative.

I never understood using Kickstarter for commercial purposes. If you want to raise money for commercial purposes, I think you should give someone a dividend. They make money, then you make money. It should be an investment, whereas I think Kickstarter's true purpose is raising money for things that are in and of themselves justifying.

Countries have lost their culture because what they wanted was money. Money became the running theme in every country and culture was sacrificed.