"I think things that contribute to the destruction of our free-incentive system are wrong. A trend against that free-incentive system is wrong, and should only be temporarily engaged in, in the event that war or something of that kind requires it. Otherwise, it should be reduced."

“It is the energy projected by an individual's own mind which creates his experience.”

Source : Hua-Ching Ni (1997). “Entering the Tao: Master Ni's Guidance for Self-Cultivation”, p.31, Shambhala Publications

“What I say goes. I'm hitting shots that I want to hit. I'm doing the things that I want to do. I play it my way.”

“I'm a very optimistic person. I have the chance to listen to so much phenomenal music. Connecting with social networking to create music is a progression of what electronic music does anyway - it connects people.”

Source : "DJ Paul Van Dyk is Back After A Five Year Break". Hollywood Life Interview, hollywoodlife.com. May 31, 2012.

“I was just confused about why I was feeling overwhelmed all the time and trying to adjust to having people work for me. Surprisingly, I think if you're known on the Internet, you're probably an introvert.”

“People have said on blogs - which is kind of where I decide where to describe my style, from other people telling me - so I don't know, people say it's like, "electro-pop with glam and old rock influences." Or it's "indie pop" or whatever that means.”

“The writer, when he is also an artist, is someone who admits what others don't dare reveal.”

Source : "The Essentials: 5 Elia Kazan Films You May Not Know". www.indiewire.com. February 22, 2013.

“I have a very large forehead. I have a pronounced skull. Maybe producers think that there is a lot going on up in there.”

“Here is the paradox of Christian living. We must give up control of self to gain self control.”

Source : FaceBook post by Andy Mineo from Jul 22, 2013