When you try rescuing someone and discover they can't be reached, why would you ever throw that back in their face?

The main thing I wanted to say, and thankfully it’s what most people say they get out of the book, is simply an acknowledgement that we do affect each other in ways we can’t predict.

No one knows for certain how much impact they have on the lives of other people. Oftentimes, we have no clue. Yet we push it just the same.

You can hear rumors. But you can't know them.

You can't stop the future You can't rewind the past The only way to learn the secret ...is to press play.

I've always loved brainstorming with other writers, and I consider having my work critiqued a part of that brainstorming.

And at some point, the struggle becomes too much-too tiring-and you consider letting go. Allowing tragedy... or whatever... to happen.

You can't go back to how things were. How you thought they were. All you really have is...now.

Everything...affects everything

After all, how often do we get a second chance?

In the end....everything matters.

We must seek the truth, not revenge.” -Michelle

Beware of expectations, It really hurts.

Political problems ruin meals. Let it be known as Eric’s Law of Lunch henceforth.

But the fact is that the vast majority of Republicans support the Sinn Fein leadership.

Every man in Ingary is scared stiff of her. You ought to know how that feels, Sophie dear.

I think acting is a job where you're always unemployed. You're always looking for the next job, so I assume that it's like other jobs that are with that same kind of setup.

There are songs and artists now who are trying to do the same thing: be honest to their experiences.

Strike not for a few cents more an hour, because the price of living will be raised faster still, but strike for all you earn, be content with nothing less.

The Ego is an exquisite instrument. Enjoy it, use it--just don't get lost in it.

I see the canvas and I begin... It's a necessary evil to get into the work, and it's pretty marvelous to be able to get out of it.