Hal Sparks Quotes

Cold Case Files and similar shows do bang up business, which points to a certain thirst for details in the viewership, but it seems like all the news chat shows continue to force the myth that Americans can’t stand detail and have no interest in an idea that can’t fit on a bumper sticker.

You would not believe how much time people waste in a day. And how little time they put into things they genuinely love.

If 'Airplane!' comes on, it's like a comfort film. You can always guarantee a laugh watching that movie.

If you are for freedom and equal rights, which we hear a lot of talk about these days, then you have to include the LGBTQ community in that. And if you're not willing to put your time where your mouth is, then I don't know quite what you mean by commitment in your life.

Sometimes I play guitar like a frustrated drummer.

'Jerry Springer' is just kind of the chubby, redneck version of throwing Christians to the lions.

People think that the arts are optional and they aren't. They teach a level of emotional depth that's equally important to mathematic skill. You can replace some math skills with a calculator if you know how to operate the thing, but there's no calculator for human interaction.

The pop musicians often leave meaning in the dust and substitute it for cartoons. The deeper artists - the grunge artists in the world and the emoticon people - tend to leave all of the happiness out of life like it just doesn't exist.

If you take anything I say with any seriousness whatsoever, go study Yang style tai chi. It will make you live longer.

It's better to waste money than time. You can always get more money.

I noticed a lot of guitar players neglected the rhythm part of rhythm guitar and decided I would try to focus in that.

I'm a writer, so I like dissecting things.

I'm named after a computer and grew up really interested in them.

I've always said that I benefit, as an actor, from not having the illusion of security.

Anyone who still supports George Bush would still let Michael Jackson babysit their kids.

I'm a futurist. Technology is our way out of almost every problem we have. Technology can create a new sense of community.

Most 'reality' shows aren't reality at all. They're game shows with no prize. Like 'Rock of Love.' His aren't genuine feelings. Then again, Bob Barker didn't really care whether or not you won the toaster. Sorry to shatter everyone's dreams.

Boredom is your mind and body's way of telling you you're not living up to your potential.

Truth be told, ginormous portions have become a pet peeve of mine.

If I have anything, it's tenacity.

I try to be as ignorant about things as I can.

There is never hesitation about doing stand-up. It's just me doing my thing.

The Bush administration made us nostalgic for ... well, any other time in history.

Ive been doing stand-up since I was 15 years old.

Growing up in Kentucky, I used to hang out with four running buddies as a kid - 6, 10, and 11 years old. Two of them would later come out, and so 50 percent of my friends as a kid were gay.

Mainly, when I go see a show, unfortunately it's more industrial espionage than it is going to actually enjoy a show.

Political and social change is always a stagger-step process. One step forward, two steps back. They want you to give up.

I admire Laura Bush because she's the only librarian who would marry an illiterate.