Speaking as one who has abused privilege a long time, I tell you, it's great to be alive.

We buy books because we believe we're buying the time to read them.

I saw a Werewolf with a Chinese menu in his hand

All I can say is what I've always said: If you break your leg, stop thinking about dancing and start decorating the cast.

Enjoy every sandwich.

I'm very well acquainted with the seven deadly sins, I keep a busy schedule trying to fit them in.

They say love conquers all You can't start it like a car You can't stop it with a gun.

If you won't leave me, I'll find someone who will.

There's nothing romantic, nothing grand, nothing heroic, nothing brave, nothing like that about drinking. It's a real coward's death.

When I was young, times were hard. When I got older it was worse.

I wrote my songs despite the fact that I was a drunk, not because of it.

It's easy to be with someone who is completely different from you, but difficult when that person holds starkly different opinions from you.

An act made in fear is not the same thing as an action taken for necessity.

Love is deepest driving passion of a purposeful life.

LeavingHe stood backlitby windows full of winter, a shade thrown over his face.What a waste, I thought.What relief.

You can have money piled to the ceiling but the size of your funeral is still going to depend on the weather.

Every relationship I've been in, I've overwhelmed the girl. They just can't handle all the love.

When I was a kid at first I wanted to own a candy shop. I guess every kid wants to - we just want to have access - free access.

This means keeping many trails open at once, inevitably requiring a fairly 'parallel' plot. This plot should be discovered rather than announced, so show, don't tell.

"What is the greatest mistake a parent can make?" she asked. "To believe that your children will be just like you."

Love and joy are twins or born of each other.