"My son's taking drum lessons, and my daughter's taking piano lessons. One day they're going to start a band."

"I think I definitely enjoy recording, but I think it's more fun to go out and perform live, because it's like instant gratification, you know? You feel the response immediately."

"I will continue to pursue my music and live my life with my family."

"You have to think there's a reason for everything. When a door closes another door opens."

"Art is the soul's attempt to give enduring form to the formless. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"I want people to bow as they see me and say he is gifted with poetry, he has seen the presence of the creator."

"The art of living is discovering that kindness can heal wounds that time cannot."

"People forget how outcast 'They Might Be Giants' can be. They have a reputation for writing really deft, funny, clever melodies, and they also make a lot of music for kids, which is terrific, but when you see them in concert, they can rock the house."