I want people to see some of their own humanity no matter who they are.

There's always something to suggest that you'll never be who you wanted to be. Your choice is to take it or keep on moving.

You have to learn how to care about people without taking on all of their problems.

If I had known being insane was so much fun, I'd have gone crazy long ago.

I am just myself, and who I am is a lot.

How is it that you profess love for God but can't accept another human being?

We are told there is not enough money for education, but somehow there is enough money for people to raise billions of dollars to defeat somebody in an election? Oh! Okay! Does that make sense?

What's in front of you is a whole world of experiences beyond your imagination. Put yourself, and your growth and development, first.

I believe the universe conspires to give you everything you desire.

The stubbornness I had as a child has been transmitted into perseverance. I can let go but I don't give up. I don't beat myself up about negative things.

Let's just say that the theater is not for the faint of heart.

When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points.

True wisdom is being able to say 'it is what it is' with a smile of celebratory wonder on your face.

The dusk runs down the lane driven like hail; Far off a precise whistle is escheat To the dark; and then the towering weak and pale.

Be careful not to give too much credence to the old adage that time heals. Mark my word. It's God that heals. Time only tells.

Prayer is the way you defeat the devil, reach the lost, restore a backslider, strengthen the saints, send missionaries out, cure the sick, accomplish the impossible, and know the will of God.

Don't be a hero, live to fight another day.

Of course it does not apply to me. I am the soul of honor, kindness, mercy and goodness. Trust me in all things.

Hill Street Blues gave me an opportunity to work with an ensemble cast of people whose work I admired.

It's amazing how fast gold works.

You look at people like Gena Rowlands, but she had [John] Cassavetes to write these amazing roles for her.