“Everyone is tortured. Do you know anyone who isn't?” — Patty Griffin Quote

Everyone is tortured. Do you know anyone who isn't?

One of the things that I have learned in the last few years is to stop being so damn critical of my own work.

I love Texas itself. The landscape is remarkable. The combination of cultures here is incredible. And the history here is pretty remarkable, too, going back centuries.

I grew up as a Catholic, and there was so much that was beautiful there, and also so much that was troubling. The whole patriarchal thing, the whole male-dominated approach, really bothered me.

I'm a big James Baldwin fan.

Do you know because I tell you so, or do you know, do you know.

Do you know what 'meteorologist' means in English? It means liar.

When we're at home, my parents tell me what I have to do. You know - Do this, do that,' just normal parent-kid stuff. I'm normal. I'm a normal guy.

Do you know what prepares you for the mental hospital? Being a prime minister's wife.

How many people do you know who've had their dream come true? You're looking at one.