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I think the journey for a politician goes from wanting to please all the people all the time, to a political leader that realises in the end his responsibility is to decide. And when he decides, he divides. ”
When you hear a great two-track of a performance in Carnegie Hall, let's say, it sounds like you're right there at that moment. It's true to reality. And the closer it gets, once it gets too technical, it becomes very tinny to hear notes. It doesn't sound right. It has to be natural. ”
If something is good, it's always good. You don't have to change it. ”
Climate change is crap. ”
In 1969, I wrote a musical called 'Mother Earth.' It was a rock musical with an ecology theme. We did it at the South Coast Repertory Theatre in Southern California where I was a member. It was a smash hit in this small theater. ”
I think that beauty can injure you to death. It can cause an injury that can never be cured. Or it can so traumatise you, your life changes direction. The beauty of the harmony of nature that is forever lost, or a daily rite that you perform, or diving into the sea for a swim. Those experiences are going to mark you. ”
At some point in life the world's beauty becomes enough. You don't need to photograph, paint or even remember it. It is enough. ”
Somebody has to take responsibility for being a leader. ”
I enjoy being at Real. The club atmosphere is - even if some do not want to believe it - very tight-knit. ”
Those who know me best know that my opinions don't change with the wind. ”