"There is, they say, no fool like an old fool."

“I look upon paradoxes as the impotent efforts of men who, not having capacity to draw attention and celebrity from good sense, fly to eccentricities to make themselves noted.”

“I don't think I've made good movies. I've just made some movies more disgusting than others.”

Source : Source: www.avclub.com

“To be happy--one must find one's bliss”

“I think every good song tells a story, as ambiguous and vague as it may be. And if you know what a song is talking about, it can only help your performance.”

Source : "'Idol' moments with winner David Cook". Interview with Misha Berson, www.seattletimes.com. July 8, 2008.

“Isolation, but it's a good vulnerability. Humbling. I actually seek out solitude.”

Source : "Brendan Dooling is passionate about everything he works on". Interview with Maranda Pleasant, www.marandapleasantmedia.com.

“I have been astonished that men could die martyrs for their religion-- I have shuddered at it, I shudder no more. I could be martyred for my religion. Love is my religion and I could die for that. I could die for you. My Creed is Love and you are its only tenet.”

“Pale death knocks with impartial foot at poor men's hovels and king's palaces.”

“In order to win, you must play your best golf when you need it most, and play your sloppy stuff when you can afford it. I shall not attempt to explain how you achieve this happy timing.”