"We all have our pet things that we like to get religious about."

“There was a time when metal ruled the world and I don't see any reason why it should be different now.”

“I'm just thrilled and kind of honored that I still get the chance to do what I love, because that really is the definition of success.”

“The artist creates the material that we look back upon as part of history.”

“I definitely consider myself a songwriter first because that's my best attribute.”

“Power wears out those who don't have it”

Source : "Giulio Andreotti, former Italian prime minister, dies aged 94", www.theguardian.com. May 6, 2013.

“A tyrant... is always stirring up some war or other, in order that the people may require a leader.”

“But the past is long, and the future is short.”

Source : Karen Thompson Walker (2014). “The Age of Miracles”, p.237, Simon and Schuster

“I was in love with a beautiful blonde once. She drove me to drink. That's the one thing I'm indebted to her for.”