I hate to sound like an old fuddy duddy, but the game has changed.

Man, I wouldn't know where to begin on education reform, but one thing we have to do is add teacher accountability WITHOUT stressing standardized test scores.

Teachers literally break down at the thought that if their students have a bad a test day, their job is on the line.

Many people think you shouldn't stop kids from being kids, and I agree, but no one wants the worst case scenario on their hands. Better safe than sorry I say.

Never have one kid in the room with you, and avoid situations that would look suspect to a passerby.

I was taught from a young age that as a teacher, especially a male, you are to never be alone with a female, or even a male student.

These kids know so much these days, and are bigger, stronger and quicker mentally. We just have to find out how to use it for good and not evil.

Kids are great in that they keep you on your toes. They're like a puzzle... in a blender, haha. You have to take the pieces out and try to put it together on the fly.

When you have a great idea, and don't rush it, things can work itself out.

Anytime you have to sacrifice your art, or integrity, it's a bad deal, no matter what they're offering.

If you intend on building a solid career, it's best to not worry about the major label approach. It's a trade-off that most true artists shouldn't have to make.

The biggest risk in life is not the failure, but the failure to get an education.

How we traverse the space between us when conflict arises has a profound effect on the health and longevity of our relationships.

I still CONTINUE SAYING "Honest"... and "Honesty.." sounds like addiction to words.

It is hundreds of tiny threads of memories, which sew people together through the years. Despite, their mental separation they stay woven into that tapestry out of habit, emotion, obsession or fear.

Fiscally I'm very conservative ... others say that I'm socially moderate.

A woman is faithful to her first lover for a long time - unless she happens to take a second.

The best thing you can do is just keep busy, keep working hard, so you're not dwelling on it all the time. Work is the best antidote for sorrow.

You understand your responsibilities better than guardians twice your age. You'll do what you have to do to succeed.

I feel that at any stage of my literary career it could have been said that the last book contained all the others.

The world is apt to judge of everything by the success; and whoever has ill fortune will hardly be allowed a good name.