“That's what tyrants do, I guess. They make you covet their attention; they make you confuse attention for mercy.”

“If you want to make people pay attention to what you're saying, you don't raise your voice but lower it: this is what really commands attention.”

“The more attention you pay an enemy, the stronger you make him. Be attentive, but don't be paranoiac.”

“Do stuff. be clenched, curious. Not waiting for inspiration's shove or society's kiss on your forehead. Pay attention. It's all about paying attention. attention is vitality. It connects you with others. It makes you eager. stay eager.”

“James - "Are you paying attention or just trying to make me look like an idoit?"Elizabeth - "Oh, I'm definately paying attention. If you look like an idiot it has nothing to do with me.”

“Are you such a dreamer To put the world to rights?I'll stay home forever Where two and two always makes a fiveI'll lay down the tracksSandbag and hideJanuary has April's showersAnd two and two always makes a fiveIt's the devil's way nowThere is no way outYou can SCREAM and you can shoutIt is too late nowBecause...You have not beenPayin' attention!Payin' attention!Payin' attention!Payin' attention!You have not been paying attention!”