I am a rock in a sea of despair and yearning. Take hold of me and together we may form an island of hope and plenty.

Time grants a unique perspective which allows us to see events through a filter of accumulated wisdom.

Humankind has turned to world into a cruel and inhospitable place. The thing that makes it all bearable is the potential for loving companionship.

What makes one strong is not the ability to confront adversity and cruelty, but rather the ability to love in spite of it.

When our thoughts, at times, wander into darkness... remember we are human and have been imbued with free will to choose the light.

When we repay unkindness with unkindness, we perpetuate the cycle of negativity within which our world is embroiled. We have the right and responsibility to choose differently.

Getting healthy will always result in weight loss as a side effect, but a side effect of dieting and weight loss is often poorer health.

It is only when one is under extreme duress that one's true character is revealed.

Life is a gift. Treat each moment with anticipation and gratitude.

In any given situation you will find only what you bring with you...

Life is like a DVR recording. The story goes on, but you cannot see it until you fast forward through the commercials

Do your own thing with love and passion. You will be happy, no matter the result of your action.

Man created languages, but God created laughter. Humanity can always laugh together even if it can't always speak together.

The thing is this: You got to have fun while you're fightin' for freedom, 'cause you don't always win.

With our financial house on fire, Obama makes clear both in in his speech and his budget that the essence of his presidency will be the transformation of health care, education and energy.

I go through a thousand songs to find ten for a new record.

There are three things being a celebrity is good for: raising money for charity, dinner reservations and tee times.

All really successful coaches have a system.

Senator Barack Obama is a gifted and eloquent young man who I think can do great things for our country.

I want to do a record with Monica Lewinsky.

Fear is for people who don’t get out very much.