The exchange of words is a lot like a virtual handshake. Is the writer's grasp of the language strong and bold? Are the words gripping? Direct? Inventive? Sincere?

We need a safe place, a reserve of truth, a place where words kindle ideas and set ideas sparking off in others, a word sanctuary. Poetry is this gathering place of words.

It is a rare and valuable tonic to share insights, dreams and concerns with people whom you have never met. The sole purpose for such exchanges is simply to give light to one another.

If the weeds are pulled out of the garden too soon, the too shallow roots of the plants developing around it get pulled up with the weed also. Time is what is needed before criticism can be useful.

I didn't get to be this smart by not being stupid

There are many out there who proudly call themselves critics, but I have come to see that many of those critics have never tested their own skill.

Universal love is the standard-sized socket that everyone can plug into. No adapting mechanism required.

There are two types of people in this world: Gypsy and Gadge. Which one am I? Neither. I'm a writer.

Paint right into the darkness. While painting in these conditions the mind shifts gears, engaging the unconscious. Unique 'insights' happen in the dark.

Writing without words? Its not easy, I tell you! I stab the pen into my heart and let the blood flow. No more ink, no more words, no more b.s. Just me.

Interlude with sunshine. Hello monday mein lazy freund.

The power of a soul is the strength of being.

For a very long time everybody refuses and then almost without a pause almost everybody accepts.

We are not supposed to run after miracles but we are supposed to run after self-perfection, self-growth, self - improvements.

Gardening is the only unquestionably useful job.

We are dust and shadow. [Lat., Pulvis et umbra sumus.]

Rejection kills, disappointment only maims.

Ten years ago, it was really difficult for a young actress to walk onto a set and disagree with the director and having that be OK and have a conversation about it and everyone be cool with it.

Say your truth-kindly, but fully and completely. Live your truth, gently, but totally and consistently. Change your truth easily and quickly when your experience brings you new clarity.

To grasp the true meaning of socialism, imagine a world where everything is designed by the post office, even the sleaze.

Beware of making a woman cry. God is counting her tears.