We're no longer in the Cold War. Eavesdropping on friends is unacceptable.

Vladimir Putin

President of Russia

The artists who endure are the ones who stay focused even after they have reached the top of their profession.

Simon Cowell

Television producer

What the hell am I doing here?

Thom Yorke

Musician

Grammys, American Music Awards, successful albums, I'd pick my kids any day over any of it.

Toni Braxton

Singer-songwriter

An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes which can be made, in a narrow field.

Niels Bohr

Physicist

Passion is one great force that unleashes creativity, because if you’re passionate about something, then you’re more willing to take risks.

Yo-Yo Ma

Cellist

The most important thing for me, when somebody asks me what I class as being a success, is being a decent human being.

Alesha Dixon

Singer

Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.

Desmond Tutu

Activist

You get the information, and it's not your job to judge it or not judge it. You adapt, and you do it. That's what we do as actors. We're just as surprised as the viewers, sometimes.

Holland Roden

Actress

I think if you don't expect anything from the world, you'll have a lovely time.

Lewis Capaldi

Musician

I don't consider this younger generation to be lost, quite the opposite, they must continue. It is up to them. The old political system no longer functions.

Enki Bilal

Comic Book Creator

I enjoy the pleasure of my own company.

John Mellencamp

Singer-songwriter

No logo, and you don't advertise for anyone. I don't believe in imposed luxury. I believe in built luxury. Something you refine with your own taste. Mass luxury is not my luxury.

Lapo Elkann

Entrepreneur

I want a man in my life, not in my house.

Joy Behar

Comedian

Style is a reflection of your attitude and your personality.

Shawn Ashmore

Film actor