"By age seven, I used to comb my hair for performances, just pull my hair up into a bun. Granted, it wasn't a very intricate hairstyle. Still, to be that responsible and disciplined at age seven is unusual."

"It is my belief that we all have the need to feel special. It is this need that can bring out the best in us, yet the worst in us."

"In complete darkness we are all the same, it is only our knowledge and wisdom that separates us, don't let your eyes deceive you."

"I think it's been a little difficult at times for the audience, because they've told me they see me as a family member. So to see your little sister sing about sex... I think they are pretty used to it now."

"Growing up going to Christian school and the concept that you're born a sinner and you don't really have a choice to change who you are has been hammered into my head and created the entire reason why I made art and made a band and made records called 'Antichrist Superstar.'"

"Education's purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one."

"It is no secret that the fruits of language study are in no sort of relation to the labour spent on teaching and learning them."

"Education is the best economic policy there is."