Poverty and desperation are the parents of ambition. (character Norm Woodruff)

Nothing you are choosing to do for yourself is worth the tears and feelings of dread every single morning. NOTHING.

I'm not going to put out a Christmas CD until it's coming out of me naturally.

Anyone can support a team that is winning - it takes no courage. But to stand behind a team to defend a team when it is down and really needs you, that takes a lot of courage.

Lo! The poor Indian, whose untutored mind sees God in clouds, or hears him in the wind.

For a neutral look, avoid anything sparkly or shimmery.

If you dare to struggle, you dare to win.

There are prophets, there are guides, and there are argumentative people with theories, and one must be careful to discriminate between them.

My mother is Greek and my father is Bulgarian. I am a first-generation American and native Los Angeleno. I was born and raised in Hollywood.

What is the freedom a man can enjoy? Man is governed by certain restraints. He has to adhere to truth.

If Germany is to become a colonizing power, all I say is, God speed her! She becomes our ally and partner in the execution of the great purposes of Providence for the advantage of mankind.