When I sit down and write, I do it to relieve myself of the madness that burdens me so that new words can wrap me in newer, better, madness.

I was strong from losing them, maybe, but any goodness in me came from having them." (p. 124)

God allows us to face the tension whether we like it or not.

Remember, folks, I am a comedian, not a journalist.

I've always looked at the world as a place where people have done evil things. There are people in the world, for instance, that would describe Americans as evil.

The best thing for the inside of a man, is the outside of a horse.

As a consequence while we had a roof over our heads, food on the table, and clothes to wear to school we were constantly conscious of being of modest means.

How can my son not be straight after all I've said and done for him?

One good thing the teaching has given me is the ability to read and revise my own work.

I think Facebook's dangerous. So many people I know get into trouble with Facebook... I'd rather just pick up the phone. Or Skype.