Felt good, though, just being what I was.

Looking for who I am is who I am.

A person without her or his own truth ain't a person at all, Ida said. Anybody who tells you different—is a jackass, and no longer deserves to be called human being.

Think about what binds you to your husband and he to you. Marvel at the strength of that bond, which is both abstract and concrete, spiritual and legal.

Oh, go ahead and giggle, " Lady Danbury sighed. "I've found that the only way to avoid parental frustration is to view him as a source of amusement.

The silence between us was so profound I thought part of it must be my fault.

Controlling people do not like to be controlled. Controlling people do not like to have their agendas obstructed.

Every word, every sentence, every poem and every chapter of a book I have written came from the bottom of my heart, it's very special and very unique to me.

There are two MFA programs here at the University of Texas, and I read on the jury of both of them. And it's amazing to me how many really talented young writers seem to fear humor.

I don't think there's been a time in American history with more innocent people in prison.

The dog and the rabbit are telling us not to chase unattainable material goals.

I think he's going down, ... It's gonna be the 'Revenge for O.J. '

Your fragility is also your strength.