The Republicans were not always insane. They might've had politics I didn't agree with, but they weren't always actually certifiable.

There are things you break that can't be put back together again. And Kashmir may be one of them.

Rock and roll music - the music of freedom frightens people and unleashes all manner of conservative defense mechanisms.

What is freedom of expression? Without the freedom to offend, it ceases to exist.

One of the extraordinary things about human events is that the unthinkable becomes thinkable.

Language is courage: the ability to conceive a thought, to speak it, and by doing so to make it true.

‘Respect for religion’ has become a code phrase meaning ‘fear of religion.’ Religions, like all other ideas, deserve criticism, satire, and, yes, our fearless disrespect.

In the cookie of life, friends are the chocolate chips.

Language upon a silvered tongue affords enchantment enough.

The whole story of migration and what that has done in interconnecting the planet is obviously something I've written about a lot.

faith without doubt is addiction

Don't do that again! Not ever again!" I told him."I should say the same to you, " he said. I could feel his breath, warm on my neck. "Promise me!" I demanded."I... I promise.""I can't lose you.

I love Norse mythology - Thor and Odin and Loki - amazing characters.

I am excited to work with NBC News to continue to highlight stories of organizations and individuals who make their communities and our world healthier, more just and more humane.

Shoot for the secrets, develop for the surprises

My mum's parents were from Ireland, my dad's mum was American-Irish.

Only remember west of the Mississippi it's a little more look, see, act. A little less rationalize, comment, talk.

Is not all creation a transgression?

You've committed no sins, just mistakes.

If you're looking for the suspect in a suicide bombing, here's a clue: Look for the dead guy.

You really can change. Your reality is based on the way you think.