One of the more difficult things about being a judge is as you're listening to the evidence, you have to be formulating how you're going to explain your evaluation of that evidence.

When I was in court I was the judge; when I was out of court I wasn't. Most people didn't address me as judge when I was in public.

I have tried to make sure I knew the law and what the most recent changes were, and I've applied the law to the facts. I have not lost sleep over the decisions I have made.

I sleep well. In my entire legal career, I have not lost much sleep at night worrying about things, because I've done what I could do in the time I had, and I've got some rest.

The man was more temperamental than she was. Not an easy feat. (Mina's view of Diego.)

It was crazy. One minute my arms were around him in a very platonic friendly hug, the next, I was on fire, and no matter how he much touched me, it was not enough.

No matter how eloquently a dog may bark he cannot tell you that his parents were poor but honest.

Old age may have its limitations and challenges, but in spite of them, our latter years can be some of the most rewarding and fulfilling of our lives.

I want a fever, in poetry: a fever, and tranquillity.

There is no one, after God, who loves us as much as this most loving Mother does.

It's interesting, in the U.K., I'm known for doing comedy things, which often doesn't translate to the U.S.

The heaventree of stars hung with humid nightblue fruit.

I have this theory, bands with enigmatic lyrics attract crazies.

Quality, service, cleanliness, and value.