The bubble had subsided, leaving only a tiny scar, but the irrational fear of water never quite left her. I never allowed her to forget, not for a moment.

How had this happened? Everyone in the world knew more than us, about everything, and this I hated then found hugely comforting.

Days go by when I do nothing but underline the damp edge of myself.

Challenges are lessons to be learned, then overcome.

I occasionally get birthday cards from fans. But it's often the same message: They hope it's my last.

The technology we need most badly is the technology of community, the knowledge about how to cooperate to get things done.

Hope for everything, expect nothing.

When I cannot enjoy the faith of assurance, I live by the faith of adherence.

I may have been a complete lunatic, but I was a complete lunatic with manners.

To get a man's attention, just stand in front of the TV and don't move. He'll talk to you. I promise.