History makes the point time and time again No greater mischief can be created than to merge the power of religion with the power of government.

The time has come to knock off this religion business in American politics. There's no end to the mischief that can occur. It is like putting nitroglycerine in a Waring blender.

That wall, embodied in the First Amendment, is perhaps America's most important contribution to political progress on this planet.

The United States is not a Christian nation. It is a great nation with Christians, among others, in it. But our greatness is based on the fact that there is no official religion.

Writing and art are my lovers

Happy! who can answer for that? Happiness or unhappiness is the secret known but to oneself…

A really well-done first draft of a book bares your soul. The purpose of revision is so that everyone who reads the published version believes you were writing about theirs.

Slow but steady wins the race.

As a former federal prosecutor, I welcome the opportunity to hold Hillary Rodham Clinton accountable for her performance and her character.

Was I the only woman in the world who, at my age - and after a lifetime of quite rampant independence - still did not quite feel grown up?

Ill just say whats in my heart: Ba-bump, ba-bump, ba-bump.

When you know you know nothing, an air of openness and humility prevails. Then real understanding enters the mind.

I don't think that the United States cares. They just assume that North Korea will soon have nuclear weapons.

Should I ask about the handcuffs? (Tate) Not unless you want to live...otherwise if anyone asks, tell them I died of a heart attack during a wild sexcapade with her. (Kyrian)