“How much distance should there be between art and artist? I’d say no more than a lifetime.”

“Love should last a lifetime. But not the lifetime of a giant tortoise. More like the lifespan of a gastrotrich.”

“When I meet a European, the first thing I say is, “I’d much rather watch football than football.” But I’m just teasing them, and they know I’d really rather watch football than football.”

“I’d rather have nobody to say anything to, than have nothing to say to anybody.”

“I would give you all my love, but I’m afraid I’d get nothing in return. And coming from you, nothing is simply much more than I want.”

“I have about as much practice sleeping as everyone else, though I’d like to have more.”

“Love is more powerful than any gun. Still, I’d recommend wearing a bulletproof vest.”