I haven't sought self-forgiveness because I feel I was preyed upon and not responsible for the many bad things that happened to me.

Like bookends, we have learned to support each other when the stuff in the middle pushes us apart.

Most people focus on forgiving others, thinking there isn't a need for self-forgiveness, particularly if they see themselves as a victim.

I am a strong believer in grass roots communities, but I also believe government resources, when available, should be equally available to all people.

Sadness puts my heart in a prison.

I have learned to accept the fact that I will make mistakes at nearly every turn, but that those mistakes can be softened if I am honest about who I am to my girls.

Really, I'm trying to care, Artemis, really. But I thought it was all supposed to be over when the fat lady sings. Well, she's singing, but it doesn't appear to be over

It is better to hug than wave hands.

Not a day passes over this earth but men and women of note do great deeds speak great words and suffer noble sorrows.

I feel like the sport is coming to me.

My life has never been easy. It's like all the major events of my life have always been difficult.

On an awards-show day, I can play basketball, go in, take a shower and put on a tux - it takes me three minutes to put on a tux - and be out the door in 15 minutes.

The first slave to read and write was the first to run away.

Awareness means you come with an inner light, you move fully alert. Each step is taken in awareness - the walking, the coming, the sitting - everything is done in full awareness.

No greater victory can be won by citizens or soldiers than to transform temporary foes into permanent friends.