“Our civil rights have no dependence on our religious opinions.”

“The Government of the United States is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion.”

“I say to the grownups, ‘If you want to deny evolution and live in your world that’s completely inconsistent with everything we’ve observed in the universe that’s fine. But don’t make your kids do it.”

“Alone also means available for someone outstanding.”

“Did it occur to you that having been accepted to an art school actually means ‘you’ve got talent’ but that you will spend years finding out where it is?”

“The problem with the Tea Party is they’re all ignorant hillbillies who drink moonshine and ride around on mules. And they believe in stereotypes too.”

“You have a unique and amazing contribution to make to the world. Your job is to find both what it is and who needs it. Otherwise, you just have a really cool hobby and should probably just enjoy it on your own time and go marry into money.”