Lead me not into temptation; I can find the way myself.

About all you can do in life is be who you are. Some people will love you for you. Most will love you for what you can do for them, and some won't like you at all.

The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four Americans is suffering from some form of mental illness. Think of your three best friends. If they're okay, then it's you.

Creativity comes from trust. Trust your instincts. And never hope more than you work.

Normal is the average of deviance.

You sell a screenplay like you sell a car. If someone drives it off a cliff, that's it.

One of the keys to happiness is a bad memory.

Leroy bet me I couldn't find a pot of gold at the end, and I told him that was a stupid bet because the rainbow was enough.

I still miss those I loved who are no longer with me but I find I am grateful for having loved them. The gratitude has finally conquered the loss.

While the angels, all pallid and wan, Uprising, unveiling, affirm That the play is the tragedy, "Man", And its hero the Conqueror Worm.

When I got [my] library card, that was when my life began.

It’s your call. You want to go back home, go ahead. But if I were you, I wouldn’t. Home is death.

I finally understand. Cancer is not a gypsy curse. It's a huge smashing wave. It catches you and drags you out. And anybody can be spit back up, and anybody can drown. -The Lucky Place

Statism ends with an eye roll.

I don't mind being alone either. The only problem is that if you're always alone, you get lonely.

I'm not extra sensitive to handshakes. I shake hands all the time.

Prayer is the autograph of the Holy Ghost upon the renewed heart.

Never could I expect to be so truly beloved and important; so always first and always right in any man's eyes as I am in my father's.

It's in my blood. My great-grandfather made wine and it's a tradition I want to pass on to my son.

Gardening has increased, community gardens have increased significantly. There are 50 percent more community gardens right here in Washington DC.

Our deepest wishes are whispers of our authentic selves. We must learn to respect them. We must learn to listen.