I never intended for the Monster Ball to be a religious experience it just became one.

New Zealand needs to balance its environmental responsibilities with its economic opportunities because the risk is that if you don't do that - and you want to lead the world - then you might end up getting unintended consequences.

Brands must have a point of view on that purposeful engagement whether it's directed towards the environment poverty water as a resource or causes such as breast cancer or education. Merely declaring your commitment to a category or cause will not be enough the distinguish your brand sufficiently to see a return on these well-intended efforts.

I had a terrible education. I attended a school for emotionally disturbed teachers.

Being in the design industry I've tended to meet more people who are affected by HIV and AIDS.

I was extended secret service protection during my presidential run in 1984 when I received the most death threats ever made toward a candidate.

Disease insanity and death were the angels that attended my cradle and since then have followed me throughout my life.

I was brought up by very witty people who were dealing with quite difficult things: disease and death... I was brought up by people who tended to giggle at funerals.

Probably the most visible example of unintended consequences is what happens every time humans try to change the natural ecology of a place.

You know sitting in the car when they got back in and - first of all it was relief. I was not - there were two get away cars or switch cars they were called. And you know the group tended to include everyone.