Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art... It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things that give value to survival.

You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.

Failures are finger posts on the road to achievement.

I know lots of people who are educated far beyond their intelligence.

It's difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato.

There's no such thing as being too Southern.

The game of life is a lot like football. You have to tackle your problems, block your fears, and score your points when you get the opportunity.

Baptists never make love standing up. They're afraid someone might see them and think they're dancing.

It's better to have died a small child than to be a politician who gets caught in a scandal during a slow news month.

You call to a dog and a dog will break its neck to get to you. Dogs just want to please. Call to a cat and its attitude is, 'What's in it for me?'

Instead of getting married again, I'm going to find a woman I don't like and give her a house.

Free your mind, become who you are.. the mind is the biggest drug.. and everyone is addicted.

The good in this world far outweighs the evil. Our common humanity transcends our differences, and our most effective response to terror is compassion, it's unity, and it's love.

The spirit of moderation should also be the spirit of the lawgiver.

I think there is no world without theatre.

I was about 17 or 18 and there were a lot of clubs and dancing. It was the beginning of rave culture and a lot of ecstasy. Because of all the drugs, there are certain songs that make me feel high.

To avoid lying, do nothing that needs covering.

I think, therefore I am ... not here.

I mean it as a compliment when I say that you could almost define a philosopher as someone who won't take common sense for an answer.

Then I lie down on the horse blanket and drift into a dream about Marlena that will probably cost me my soul.

I have to say that since my mother died, I am not the same person anymore. My life has changed a great deal because it's really unbearable to think you can't see her anymore or talk to her anymore.