I don’t make music for the critics. I make it for the people who need it.
The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.
Following your bliss is a recipe for paralysis if you don’t know what you are passionate about. A better motto for most youth is “master something, anything”. Through mastery of one thing, you can drift towards extensions of that mastery that bring you more joy, and eventually discover where your bliss is.
Energy independence is not just a goal; it's a necessity for national security.