No sausage?" he asked. Apparently my pork consumption habits were a matter of public record.

The funny thing about stop signs is that they're also start signs.

I realize Jubilee is a bit of a stripper name. You probably think I have heard the call of the pole.

Writing is one of the few careers for which you essentially train yourself, the other two major ones being juggling and pickpocketing.

i miss you so much it's giving me a pain in my pancreas.

Fear can't hurt you," she said. "When it washes over you, give it no power. It's a snake with no venom. Remember that. That knowledge can save you.

It's always easier to say good-bye when you know it's just a prelude to hello.

You can never visit the same place twice. Each time, it's a different story. By the very act of coming back, you wipe out what came before.

I like you because you were mad. And you're pretty. And pretty sane for a mad person.

Guilt isn't always a rational thing, Clio realized. Guilt is a weight that will crush you whether you deserve it or not.

I have no phobias. Phobias are irrational. My fears are rational and CAREFULLY CULTIVATED, like roses.

Archie says books are our best lovers and our most provoking friends.

Love and intuition are both the language of the soul. Speak soul.

The measure of a society is its compassion.

The price an artist pays for doing what he wants is that he has to do it.

When it comes to musicians, I'm like the daddy of musicians here in Cuba.

If, after the election, you find a Cy Vance as Secretary of State and a Zbigniew Brzezinski as head of National Security, then I would say we failed. And I'd quit.

Good intentions are wicked! As far as I can see, all they lead to are lies and delusions.

I discovered what is and isn't important to me. I decided I really wanted to enjoy life with someone fun, who can make the best out of any situation - whatever it is we're doing.

In the end, it's a mental maturity to let your best come out.

It's so easy to laugh, It's so easy to hate, It takes guts to be gentle and kind.