I know the difference between the confection of live as sung in a minstrel's tale and the sustaining bread of love in reality, he defended himself. Both are to be savoured in their own way.

People read books to escape the uncertainties of life.

It’s just you and me against the world, Pidge.

Once darkness has what its wants, it drops you like a hot potato.

Culture is about humanizing people. You look at the African-American civil rights movement, you look at the LGBT rights movement - the culture changed before the politics did.

When I started workin' with Muddy. That convinced me that I could get away with doin' the blues.

Children are great idealists, until the stupidity of their elders puts out the fires of the aspirations.

Social criticism begins with grammar and the re-establishing of meanings.

You should enjoy the present moment because this is all you have. Create for tomorrow, but live in and for today.

The writer can't stop her unconscious from showing up, that's certain.

Either all days are holy or none are.