I have four children, and I want them to grow up in a country that has a working First Amendment.

A mind is like a parachute. It doesn't work if it is not open.

The universe consists of 5% protons, 5% neutrons, 5% electrons and 85% morons.

There are only two things to remember. Number one...Don't Stop, and number two...Keep Going!

The most important thing to do in your life is to not interfere with somebody else's life.

Power will be maintained by the groovy guy or gal who gets the most media coverage for his sleaze. Naturally, his friends in various businesses will do okay, too.

Republicans stand for raw, unbridled evil and greed and ignorance smothered in balloons and ribbons.

Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.

Republican is fine, if your a millionaire. Democrats is fair, if all you own is what you wear. Neither of them's really right, cause neither of them care.

It gets harder the more you know. Because the more you find out the uglier everything seems.

The United States is a nation of laws: badly written and randomly enforced.

To my editors, I graciously thank you. I now know “is” and “was” aren't the same thing. It's the periods and commas that got me. Can't see the darn things.

In medical science, as in daily life, it was unwise to jump to conclusions

When was the last time you had a good belly-shaking-tear-jerking-snot-producing laugh?That long?

The Christian Constitutional Society, its object is first: The support of the Christian religion. Second: The support of the United States.

I got to work with Jennifer Tilly, she was amazing. Such, such a smart actress.

For many women - myself included - pregnancy brings on tremendous anxiety and confusion, along with the joy.

Maybe I’ll come back as somebody else. I’ll be the wild-haired girl Adam meets in his first week at university. ‘Hi, are you on the horticultural course as well?

Your self-worth has nothing to do with your craft or calling, and everything to do with how you treat yourself.

You better get it while you can

Live life and write about life. Of the making of many books there is indeed no end, but there are more than enough books about books.