“The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity.”

“You just have to keep trying to do good work, and hope that it leads to more good work. I want to look back on my career and be proud of the work, and be proud that I tried everything. Yes, I want to look back and know that I was terrible at a variety of things.”

“There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right with America.”

“If you want to make enemies, try to change something.”

“In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.”