People see me and they squeal like tropical birds or seals stranded on the beach.

Resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die.

Sometimes you can only find Heaven by slowly backing away from Hell.

If my life wasn't funny it would just be true, and that is unacceptable.

No motive is pure. No one is good or bad-but a hearty mix of both. And sometimes life actually gives to you by taking away.

My heart's in the right place. I know, 'cuz I hid it there.

Bipolar disorder can be a great teacher. It's a challenge, but it can set you up to be able to do almost anything else in your life.

I am mentally ill. I can say that. I am not ashamed of that. I survived that, I'm still surviving it, but bring it on. Better me than you.

There is no point at which you can say, "Well, I'm successful now. I might as well take a nap."

I get lots of awards for being mentally ill. Apparently, I am better at being mentally ill than almost anything else I've ever done. Seriously - I have a shelf of awards for being bipolar.

You know the bad thing about being a survivor... You keep having to get into difficult situations in order to show off your gift.

Life is hell, at some point we all just have to get used to it.

Actions reveal… If you have to TELL me you’re honest, caring, generous, spiritual, kind, loving, and a good person... you’re doing it wrong.

Books do actually consume air and exhale perfumes.

It was necessary to organize my career to remain at the top level until Salt Lake City.

Great Art is collaborative but not democratic. It’s OK to be the boss

Go beyond tolerance to acceptance.

My parents immigrated from Italy and spent 40 days and 40 stinking nights on a boat so we didn't have to eat things like gizzards.

1995 government shutdown from GOP underestimating Clinton.

Blocking out is everyday, every drill, all the time. We run sprints every time someone does not blockout.

I believe in eight of the ten commandments. I believe in going to church every Sunday... unless there's a game on.