A lot of people are wanting him [Barack Obama] to be the president just because he's black. But I think he does have some good views.

I wish I never fell so deep in love with you and now it ain't no way we can be friends.

Change is a natural form of progression.

Love is hard to find, but love is one of a kind.

Never forget the morals instilled in you and what really matters in Life. Never let other voices of other people drown out your inner voice

I'm a guy that appreciates spontaneity and a woman being genuine and different.

It wouldn't be me if I didn't get a little nasty.

Count your blessings. Every time I am doing bad I count my blessings. And I always lose count. Try that sometime.

The people who support me and my dreams make me feel like I'm on top of the world.

A lot of people perceive women as sexy based on their outer appeal. But there's no way to mistake if a woman is confident.

I think everybody gets lonely sometimes. I don't know if people can ever understand how you can be in a room full of people and be lonely sometimes.

Run first, ' Shane said. 'Mourn later.'It was the perfect motto for Morganville.

Do not let me hearOf the wisdom of old men, but rather of their folly, Their fear of fear and frenzy, their fear of possession, Of belonging to another, or to others, or to God.

You may think just a windowBut you overtook my soul.You are not just a whisper, You are louder than my soul. (from poem Chimera)

Probably any successful career has "X" number of breaks in it and maybe the difference between successful people and those who aren't superachievers is taking advantage of those breaks.

My mom made me think I was gorgeous. When I was younger she was like, 'Look at you! You're an angel. You sparkle!' And I was like, 'I do!' You believe your parents.

Just because you are successful in one area does not necessarily mean you're going to be successful in another.

People think that by getting in touch with some being outside the body, it will solve their problems. This only creates problems. It won't help you a bit.

I can't expect loyalty from the army if I do not give it.

Being a role model is the most powerful form of educating. Youngsters need good models more than they need critics. It's one of a parent's greatest responsibilities and opportunities.

When I'm healthy, I can still pitch. I know I can still pitch at that level and get the results that I want.