Dempseys are never in trouble. We just have stretches of life that are more interesting than others.

When Eve ate the apple her knowledge increased. But God liked dumb women so Paradise ceased. Gwen Goodnight. Her Work.

Everybody's crooked. The trick is to find out how they're bent.

You've lived in America for twenty years. Eat badly, damn it.

He was not looking forward to breaking the law. He was straight now. He'd matured. Crime no longer excited him.What?' Ronald said.I didn't say anything.'You're breathing heavy.

I seemed to be the only person I knew without a plan that would put the world on its feet and wipe the tear from every eye. No wonder I felt like a stranger in my own land.

Don’t worry about the haters… They are just angry because the truth you speak contradicts the lie they live.

All I wanted was to connect my moods with those of Paris. Beauty pains and when it pained most I shot.

I had a brother who died early on - he was 23 when I was 19. And, boy, I certainly didn't expect that. That was utterly shocking.

I do remember realizing one day that I loved plays more than I loved playing concertos.

I didn't know anything about writers. It never occurred to me they were regular people and that I could grow up to become one, even though I loved to make up stories inside my head.

When the darkness gets easier, you know you're sinking deeper, becoming dead yourself.

Focus on building the best possible business. If you are great, people will notice and opportunities will appear.

Fischer is the greatest genius to descend from the chess heavens.

They always ask me the same questions. Where was I born? When did I start singing? Who have I worked with? I don't understand why they can't just talk to me without all that question bit.