Finally, when happiness came knocking on my door, I'd be waiting. I'd open the door and say: "Where have you been? What took you so long? And if you just give me a moment I'll pack and go with you."

Whilst child abuse may be committed behind closed doors, it should never be swept under the carpet.

Do your parents know you’re here?' asked the lady at social Services. ‘No, ’ I said, ‘but I want to know about children’s homes.’ I had to stand on my toes to see over the reception desk.

Divinity exists in all creations.

Falling into Place: deciding everything is falling into place perfectly as long as you don't get too picky about what you mean by place. Or perfectly.

I would not have a woman go to Congress merely because she is a woman.

But all history has taught us the grim lesson that no nation has ever been successful in avoiding the terrors of war by refusing to defend its rights - by attempting to placate aggression.

There is no reason for anybody to have an assault weapon.

Each time history repeats itself, the price goes up.

I have no wisdom and nothing useful to tell you - I only mentioned this because it came into my head.

I think as a rough estimate, you should aim to give about 10% of the company to the first 10 employees.

Love in all eight tones and all five semitones of the word's full octave.

I find playwriting really painful. I love it, or I wouldn't do it, but I don't love the theater as much as I love movies.