And here he is again, yet things feel like they'll never be as easy between us as they once were.

The main thing I wanted to say, and thankfully it’s what most people say they get out of the book, is simply an acknowledgement that we do affect each other in ways we can’t predict.

No one knows for certain how much impact they have on the lives of other people. Oftentimes, we have no clue. Yet we push it just the same.

You can hear rumors. But you can't know them.

You can't stop the future You can't rewind the past The only way to learn the secret ...is to press play.

I've always loved brainstorming with other writers, and I consider having my work critiqued a part of that brainstorming.

And at some point, the struggle becomes too much-too tiring-and you consider letting go. Allowing tragedy... or whatever... to happen.

You can't go back to how things were. How you thought they were. All you really have is...now.

Everything...affects everything

After all, how often do we get a second chance?

In the end....everything matters.

How old did you have to be before you learned the difference between the simulacrum of love and the reality?

And if you lose the willingness, what do you have?

You’re a biological wonder without precedent.

Self-respect leads to self-discipline and self-discipline paves a way for respect towards others.

Not the least of the qualities that go into the making of a great ruler is the ability of letting others serve him.

My imagination has always been inspired by nature’s vision

I'm so insane, I voted for Eisenhower. Oh yeah, well I'm so insane, I voted for Eisenhower TWICE!

Addiction to food is unfortunately really grave, also to alcohol or to anything else.

You draw on whatever’s relevant to the part you’re playing; it makes it more personal.