A heart isn't some revolving door where a bunch of people can go in and out.

People always tend to chose what is best for them. They pretend to be unselfish, all so that they can feel good about themselves. Even that really is a selfish decision.

Even if you want something so badly, without talent, you can't even get the opportunity. You remain as the chorus for the rest of your life.

I didn't know you were having a hard time. I really am unqualified to be a teacher. Hurting you there...I'm really sorry.

Why are you doing this to me? What kind of country did I save in my previous life?

Failure is a stepping stone for Success.....and Success may become a stepping stone for Excess!!

They were two superior eels at the bottom of the tank and they recognized each other like italics.

I want my photographs to say: "Look-there's this thing you haven't seen that you should see."

There is a wonderful continuity of being, the continuous awareness of self, a sense of yourself continuing in time and space.

Excellence is rarely found, more rarely valued.

All comedy comes from a dark place.

Fourth, come home from work and take an active role with your family. Don't put work, friends, or sports ahead of listening to, playing with, and teaching your children.

You don't have to be big to be a big leaguer. Look at Phil Rizzuto. He's really small and he's been one of the greatest that ever was.

The challenge is to write about real things magically.

Courage is the ability to do the right thing, all the time, no matter how painful or uncomfortable it might be.