I was taught from a very early age that I had to work twice as hard to get half as much. That was the world I grew up in - a very strong work ethic.

Saying slavery was the cause of secession isn't politically correct; it's correct correct.

You know that sadness and rage you feel about your money? That's the way some of us feel about people.

The Oscar nominations are out, and they're so white a grand jury has decided not to indict them.

I love writing family stories.

When I was a kid, I was very much interested in magic and science. They fueled interest in one another.

Even though you're in charge you're not completely in ownership. You know, the audience takes a huge ownership of your show.

There's a lot of magic in science, so to speak.

I've always felt like I had a guardian angel in some of those ways.

I like to get things going. I get so many different ideas, whether it's film, TV, whatever.

When I was born there were still different drinking fountains you had to drink out of.

Once you clear that mind clutter out, the doorways for what you desire are open.

May the Lord answer you when you are in distress May the name of the God of Jacob protect you May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion.

If you want to give the devil a message, write it on the bottom of your shoes.

The Lord, creator of life, has given us information to act upon that is guaranteed by him to guide us to our goal of life eternal.

This is a dream as old as America itself: give me a piece of land to call my own, a little town where everyone knows my name.

I'd say the biggest relationship is the repetition of certain themes. I don't want to say "topics," but certain points of interest.

I believe that this neglected, wounded, inner child of the past is the major source of human misery.

I believe in workers rights when people are doing a good job. If somebody needs support I am always there, but if they're taking the piss, I am hard on them.

My baby lives in shades of blue, blue eyes and jazz and attitude.

[on having to lose weight] I thought I'll drink vodka instead of wine because it's less calories!