There is too much at stake for us to surrender to the politics of polarization.

Reading builds the educated and informed electorate so vital to our democracy.

A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.

In charting our course to the future, we are mindful of our path from the past.

No other investment yields as great a return as the investment in education. An educated workforce is the foundation of every community and the future of every economy.

If ever there was a time for true bipartisanship, it is today.

Believe in yourself, and the rest will fall into place. Have faith in your own abilities, work hard, and there is nothing you cannot accomplish.

Families are the compass that guide us. They are the inspiration to reach great heights, and our comfort when we occasionally falter.

It is only through raising expectations and striving for excellence that our children can reach their full potential.

What unites Oklahomans today is what has always united us: Our unshakable faith. Our love of family and compassion for others. The unlimited promise of a hopeful future.

Resilience is woven deeply into the fabric of Oklahoma. Throw us an obstacle, and we grow stronger.

The world grows ever complex. More urban. Less peaceful.

Escape is just a will away.

If you give an audience a chance they will do half your acting for you.

My parents are both really, really funny, and my little sister is a really good painter, and my other sister is a really good writer.

My mom loved rock n' roll. My father hated it. We couldn't play it when he was around. He liked classical music and Duke Ellington.

You can't control everything that comes to you.

A leader's lasting value is measured by succession.

The ego is always looking to find something. The Spirit can see what's already there.

A warrior of light knows that certain impossible battles are worth fighting and so he/she is not afraid of being disappointed, knowing the power of his/her love.

I would bring Patti [Smith ] in to the editing room [working on the Dream of Life] and say, "This is a great moment for a voiceover, or a poem," and then we'd bring in some sound design.