It's okay to be crazy as long as you keep writing and are happy.

Never judge a person until you've walked a mile in their busted up shoes and haven't had any money for medication for two weeks.

I don't need to write a memoir of my life. All you need to do is read one of my books. I'm there.

All writers are different, each have their own artist way they go about telling a story. The only thing they have in common, is they write.

I would say about 80% of my writing (including posts and blogs), has to do with unresolved anger and that's just fine with me

It's simply impossible for me to filter my thoughts and feelings. I tell it from my point of view. I'm an open book.

Every artist needs canvass, mine just happens to be Microsoft Word and a Thesaurus.

Can I possibly be a good writer if I'm not healed form the story I'm telling? Will I be able to go deep enough if people find out the truth?

I'm really just playing when I write. I feel like I'm a kid again. I want my characters to do and say things like when I played with dolls!

I had a very funny and depressing talk with my seventy-four-year-old mother. I decided, she doesn't have a bucket list - she has a kick-the-bucket list.

Why do writers write? Why do actors act? Why do painters paint? It doesn't pay much, unless you're very successful. It's who we are.

Possessing faith is not convenient. You still have to live it.

Sanctity and genius are as rebellious as vice.

We need to confront the life-killing stereotype that says we're all about suffering. We need to bear witness to our pleasures.

The greatest attribute of heaven is mercy; And 'tis the crown of justice, and the glory

Nobody has a perfect life and it's entirely possible that if you want someone else's life they are busy wanting someone else's too–maybe even yours.

The man who worries morning and night about the dandelions in the lawn will find great relief in loving the dandelions.

But I also realize that winning doesn't always mean getting first place; it means getting the best out of yourself.

Present unhappiness is selfish; past sorrow is compassionate.

Hell, I live like I did when I was 35. I don't believe in retirement groups because I don't believe in retirement. How long can I keep coaching? How about forever? I'll never walk off the field.

I know him...of course.