The most basic human impulse is toward entropy and laziness. The less we have to do to grow spiritually, the more likely we are to do it.

I'm a human entropy producer.

It's probably cliche to say this, but in my experience, people are far more alike than they are dissimilar.

I think there's a big difference between loving someone out of duty and dependency and loving someone because you really are able to sort of grow and be whole in the context of that relationship.

Yes, as an oppressed people, American Indians have this epic burden, but first and foremost, they're human: sometimes a mess, sometimes funny or sad, at times very wise, and other times not wise at all - a lot like me.

I have heard over and over again that the drilling business is a dangerous business, and death is an expected part of the game, but I've also heard of the way that safety violations, human and environmental laws, and a concern for the local culture are flaunted in pursuit of money.