There are some things one remembers even though they may never have happened.

Spring gives hope that God believes in second chances.

We write not just to show off, not just to tell, or only to have written. We write to know ourselves.

Probably 90 percent of our life decisions are powered by the twin engines of inertia and laziness.

I come from a rural state. People drive 50, 100 miles to and from work every single day. That is true all over America.

Don't take yourself too seriously. And take yourself as seriously as death itself.

The damaged loves the damaged.

Expect the best and people will rise to the occasion.

I think it is important to say that though, of course, it is wonderful to have children, it is a disservice to others not to also say how hard it is to do it alone.

What made my mind go free is that I wanted to become an artist.

To make good use of life, one should have in youth the experience of advanced years, and in old age the vigor of youth.