The Noah rule: Predicting rain doesn't count; building arks does.

The best thing I did was to choose the right heroes.

Only when the tide goes out do you discover who's been swimming naked.

A public-opinion poll is no substitute for thought.

When I was younger, I used to hate Germany. I hated the country, the people, the language, the culture, everything! But over the years I've grown to really appreciate the German people.

I don't have anything that I treasure at all. They're just things. I tend to buy an awful lot of stuff, like clothes and things. But I wouldn't be bothered if my house burns down tomorrow.