I have seem even those who have long since abjured God die in grace. . . . Atheists don't use their drying to bargain for a better seat at the table

He was smarter than most, more sensitive. In that regard he was more prepared for the loneliness of senescence than she was. He'd been a stranger in the world for most of his life.

Faith is the emperor of dreams.

This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.

I missed New York. Every break I had from the series, I'd fly back to the East Coast just to get back onstage.

I dated around some, but I've always been a serial monogamist. I don't know how people date around a lot, and not want to stab themselves in the face with a sharp object.

You check into the hotel and see you're booked for seven nights. But you know you might be leaving in a day or two. It's exciting for the fans. But you're on edge. And you're on edge the whole round.

Not a deed would he do, Not a word would he utter, Till he's weighed its relation To plain bread and butter.

Society has to change, but the political powers we have at the moment are not enough to effect this change. The whole democratic system would have to be rethought.

Everything was always something but something – and here was the rub – could never be everything.

I'm not flailing now, as my muscles are rigid with the tension of holding myself together.