"I am shocked at how much time I spend in the White House. I mean, you know, for people on the outside, the idea of going to the White House for a meeting must seem like the most important, serious, even glamorous kind of thing to do."

"Often times when you face such an overwhelming challenge as global climate change, it can be somewhat daunting - it's kind of like trying to lose weight, which I know something about."

"It is a radiant truth that bravery is born the moment you decide your values outweigh your comforts."

"It is a steadfast truth that the greatest deception men suffer is from their own opinions."

"Even when a person has all of life's comforts - good food, good shelter, a companion - he or she can still become unhappy when encountering a tragic situation."

"It is a unyielding truth that an idea is a delicate seed; water it with curiosity and protect it from cynicism."

"The term 'serious actor' is kind of an oxymoron, isn't it? Like 'Republican party' or 'airplane food.'"

"Fan the sinking flame of hilarity with the wing of friendship and pass the rosy wine."