She was Black before it was fashionable to be Black.

You are the beloved conscious reflection of this universe. You are here to enjoy the beauty and joy of life.

Then her heart opened wider than it ever had before, and all she saw before her, everywhere she looked, were people to love.

One of the most conspicuous modes of escape is alcoholism, which is now a national catastrophe.

Nature is not matter only. She is also a spirit

A story must simmer in its own juice for months or even years before it's ready to serve.

I made a fortune getting out too soon.

I try not to remember the life that I didn’t want to lose but lost and have to remember

Mystery is the soul of existence.

A lot of the reason my look is the way it is, is because it's really easy to put on a sundress every night if I have to perform - or just wear jeans every day and a flannel or something.

Hug your friends tight, but your enemies tighter ? hug ?em so tight they can?t wiggle.