That very aggressive, unapologetic leadership style is needed in Washington, D.C., and I'm not afraid to tackle big issues.

Let's take our babies home and abide by the curfew. I want to thank you for understanding that we want to bring peace.

If, with the nation watching, three black women at three different levels can't get justice... for this community, you tell me where you're going to get it in our country.

People have a right to their opinion.

I went to Annapolis for tougher laws to hold cops accountable. I'm fighting to bring back the trust between the police and the community.

I understand the frustration of the community, i want citizens to know exactly how it happened, and if necessary, I will ensure that we hold the right people accountable.

I'm not blind to the fact that we have to do a better job with our relationships between the community and police.

Change is not what we expect from religious people. They tend to love the past more than the present or the future.

I think about how maybe it's not things that change but people that change, and maybe that's the change everyone is really talking about.

Especially difficult when the first and best unconscious move of a dedicated liar is to persuade himself he's sincere. And once he's sincere, all deception vanishes.

Don't Ask Me Nothing About Nothing, I Just Might Tell You the Truth

Writing fiction takes me out of time. I sit down and the clock will not exist for me for a few hours. That’s probably as close to immortal as we’ll ever get.

If you look at any ancient civilization, they've all used fantasy stories to train the young.

I have lived on a razors edge. So what if you fall off. I'd rather be doing something I wanted to do. I'd walk it again.

The Eagles, let's face it, they were a pretty cool group, Fleetwood Mac, Blondie. I had this really eclectic background in music.

God created men to test the souls of women.

I often think a lot of women's attraction to vampires is based on the fact that vampires come from centuries ago, from eras of chivalry and courtly virtues.