When the light at Vernon turned green, we stepped into the street and George grabbed my hand and the ghosts of our younger selves crossed with us.

Many kids, it seemed, would find out that their parents were flawed, messed-up people later in life, and I didn't appreciate getting to know it all so strong and early.

My eyelids are my own private cave, he murmured. That I can go to anytime I want.

Sherrie would be there, and the last time I’d seen her at a social event she burst into tears when she saw me and ran out of the room. You’re upset, I’d yelled after her, meanly.

It was the kind of conversation you could only hold in whispers.

God is reciprocally responding to the cry of the afflicted.

When you give people a choice, they believe they have power.

When an invading force crosses a river in its onward march, do not advance to meet it in mid-stream.  It will be best to let half the army get across, and then deliver your attack.

This book is the book you have just read. It’s done.

The striking aphorism requires a stricken aphorist.

We have to show leadership in protecting our environment so that we have a future for our children and grandchildren.

We need not risk our national honor to prevail in this or any war.

I love Vince McMahon. He came up with the character. He ran with it, and then I was able to run with it. I thank him for the opportunity he gave me. Vince McMahon was one of my best friends, period.

Being humbled is always good for us, even if it doesn't feel good to us.

It would be a very short pint. It would be gummy bears and matzah, and be called Chewy Jewy.