And in the background of Early's story was her voice. Her soul. Her sadness and longing. Because when it's raining, it's always Billie Holiday. p. 81

What would you rather be, Jackie? Angry mad or crazy mad? I think I'd rather be crazy mad, because you can be crazy and still happy.

But my mom shook her head at him and said to me, "Yes, you made your bed, but for heaven's sakes, don't just lie in it!

A comment that starts with the words "I think" usually means the opposite.

If your neighbors think you're a detective because a cop always brings you home, you might be a redneck.

I have been vegetarian for twelve years. And I have never been seriously ill. Vegetarian food strengthens the immune system. I think that meat makes you sick.

Sympathy for the lowest animals is one of the noblest virtues with which man is endowed.

Don't make excuses and don't talk about it. Do it.

When you start paying people to be poor, you wind up with an awful lot of poor people.

Somebody told me long ago that in acting, it's okay to steal, just steal from the best.

The best source by far for hiring is people that you already know and people that other employees in the company already know.

The wisest persons, surprised by some passion, often say things they later regret.

Most important thought, if you love someone, tell him or her, for you never know what tomorrow may have in store.