It mattered most to me then because of where I was in my life. So in a way, there isn't just one book that matters most, there might be several, or even a dozen.

When you read a book, and who you are when you read it, makes it matter or not.

The flame is faith.

Whenever my children complain about the planet to me, I say 'Shut up, I just got here myself'.

People took what they wanted, they clutched at coincidences, the few there were, and made a life from them. . . . Choices are made in brief seconds and paid for in the time that remains.

A mother's arms are made of tenderness and children sleep soundly in them.

If you could get up the courage to begin, you have the courage to succeed.

As this New Year begins, ask God to help you tune your life every day to His Word, so you can bring harmony and joy to those around you.

I've read a number of relationship books out there. A lot are written towards women.

I punished myself and avoided my reflection in mirrors and any windows. I would see myself reflected back, and I would look away, trying to pretend I didn't exist, because I hated myself so much.

If you don't turn on to politics, politics will turn on you.

I don't have a lot of money. I get some from Mad Men. But I don't think I'm rich.