We have entered the era of the 'imperial' former presidency with lavish libraries, special staffs and benefits, around-the-clock Secret Service protection for life and other badges of privilege.

To be a successful state, we must nurture successful children.

I didn't come to stay. I came to make a difference.

The old he-coon walks just before the light of day.

You should wake up every day looking for the trouble you can get into.

A bad magician never gets the good props.

As you strive to attain greater success in life, never forget to brace yourself for the worse”.

I was sent to a nice Church of England girls' school and at that time, after university, a woman was expected to become a teacher, a nurse or a missionary - prior to marriage.

It doesn´t come later. Everything you´re supposed to do is here right now.

I knew my life had been given back for a purpose.

I want to reach the point where people hear my name and immediately think of real country music.

I can't wait to join you in the joy of welcoming neighbors back into neighborhoods, and small businesses up and running, and cutting those ribbons that somebody is creating new jobs.

Often the Lord heals vainglory by dishonor.

Let the wealth of remembrances past be the link of friendship treasured.

When I write, I create really absurd situations which become false because I am after the joke.