In times of shrinking expectations,... everyone feels like a victim and pushes away outsiders to defend his own corner.

Once I thought to write a history of the immigrants in America. Then I discovered that the immigrants were American history.

Poverty was a dog whose teeth sank deep.

It isn't a matter of fitting in but rather staying in because some people just don't.

In life don't complain about anything ifyou're the reason for the outcome

Be kind whenever, you can.

Money is the mother's milk of politics.

Mother Nature does not do bailouts.

The stuff I write isn't strictly autobiographical, but it's personal, if that makes any sense. It draws all these little incidents and people out of my life and then contorts them.

I look for fun and smarts - a witty, strong sexy woman.

I loved the idea of seeing the world through a boy's eyes.

I'm not actually pop culture or social media savvy. I really didn't know what Twitter was when I created an account.

Either faith in Christ can cleanse all people of their sin, or none, but not some... The truth of Christ's death, resurrection and power over sin is absolute.