Atheist’s denial of God’s existence needs just as much substantiation as does the theist’s claim; the atheist must give plausible reasons for rejecting God’s existence.

Preparing citizens to act thoughtfully to create a more just, open, and creative society gives form, substance and meaning to often abstract concepts of freedom and democracy.

The modern world is filled with failed relationships.

Some people are just crazy about something while others are lucky enough to get that.

In a film, if you can capture what's going on underneath, you can begin to make a connection between the character and the people watching it.

Dyin' ain't much of a living, boy.

I don't believe my own hype, I just take each day as it comes. And I always feel blessed.

By definition, I believe I am unapologetically optimistic and I am unapologetically earnest.

All progress is experimental.

Like the vast majority of my constituents, I continue to be concerned about record profits reported by petroleum companies at a time when consumers are paying record high prices for gasoline.

Pain has a way of clipping our wings and keeping us from being able to fly.