One: Don't play leapfrog with elephants.Two: Don't pet a tiger unless his tail is wagging.Three: Never, ever, mess with the Ladies Auxiliary.-Mayberry Rules for a Long, Happy Life

I suppose she's right. It's like a metaphor for life: No one wants an ornery old goat, but we can't resist opening the door ayway. We can't keep from hoping.

I was just teasing, " I say. "I myself don't like to eat plain butter, but hey, it's a free world.

Sometimes crisis triggers the genius within

I don't see my movies. I think it's healthier and safer to keep a bit of distance. I'm afraid to be disappointed.

Someday love will find me in the rough. Someday love will finally be enough. I shine a little more lately.

Poor worms, they hiss at me, whilst I at home Can be contented to applaud myself, . . . with joy To see how plump my bags are and my barns.

A different result requires doing something different.

I spent a lot of time taking acting lessons Actors have no inhibitions, and Im inhibited by everything. To be able to make fun of yourself is a skill and a liberating experience.

Mission is 'the mother of theology'.

The great will not condescend to take anything seriously.

I love science fiction stuff - I'm a bit of a dweeb like that.