Success and failure. We think of them as opposites, but they're really not. They're companions - the hero and the sidekick.

Why are we inspired by another person's courage? Maybe because it gives us the sweet and genuine surprise of discovering some trace, at least, of the same courage in ourselves.

I never intended to be a journalist. Frankly, I don't think I ever was a journalist. I backed into it.

When it became clear that Lennon was not going to speak with me, it really became a how-I-didn't-get-the-story story. It was a caper.

All of us ambitious young writers hoped to have a cover story in Esquire, of course. The idea was to write the best, most entertaining article that you can.

I've never written a hard journalism piece in my life. I've never wanted to do that.

I listen to the Beatles all the time - in my car, at the gym. The Beatles are still part of my life. And because of that, John Lennon - in life and in death - remains part of my life.

To write an article about someone and then to have that person murdered is disturbing.

The most important condition necessary for our success is to have a sincere love for God

Create always: As God has seen fit in His perfection to give you such abilities, work and share of your gifts.

Friendship, " said Christopher Robin, "is a very comforting thing to have.

My parents were really political. The news was very important in our home. We basically had dinner every night while watching the news, and then we'd discuss it with our parents.

Even when folks are hitting you over the head, you can't stop marching. Even when they're turning the hoses on you, you can't stop.

You spend your entire life becoming God and then you die.

Everybody is identical in their secret unspoken belief that way deep down they are different from everyone else.

To listen to some people in Politics, you'd think-nice-was a four-letter word.

I mean, if you need a minute to yourself, you aren't going to get it, but you just have to realize it's what you signed up for, because those difficult moments are what make for a much better show.

We should be recklessly abandoned to Jesus, and just turn it over to Him. Through the support I think the sacrifices will be made and we'll all be cool with it.