There has been much tragedy in my life; at least half of it actually happened.

The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.

If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.

Never regret anything that made you smile.

All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.

Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.

Life is short, Break the Rules. Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly. Love truly. Laugh uncontrollably And never regret ANYTHING That makes you smile.

Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.

Politicians and diapers must be changed often, and for the same reason.

Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.

If you don't read the newspaper, you're uninformed. If you read the newspaper, you're mis-informed.

I looked at his face, unsure of how many more of his smiles I'd have.

Well, my mother did teach me a killer family recipe for a Bloody Mary. I guess I can make that next Thanksgiving-Haylee Mitchell

The distinction has blurred between young adult and adult books. Some of the teen books have become more sophisticated.

I tried acting, liked it, and stuck with it. I saw it as the way I would keep that promise to myself of getting back at those who had made my school life a misery.

I met my wife, Doreen, who was a dancer in the show.

My grandma passed away at 98 1/2 and I want to live to 100. I want to be able to do what I can do even at 100.

Folk Music Has Always Contained a Concern for the Human Condition.

Live through deeds of love, and let others live with tolerance for their unique intentions.

Success is not success without a successor.

I try to make sense of life. I try to keep myself open to people and to laughter and to love and to have faith.