Writing fiction is one of the greatest forms of empathy. It's not enough to simply write from the perspective of your characters...you have to feel what they feel.

Writers fly with imaginary wings.

Love, kindness, compassion, and forgiveness are the secrets of all peace and happiness.

Grounded by healthy self-esteem and personal self-worth, this admirable character quality can inspire awe and reverence.

Your eyes, they shine so brightI wanna save that lightI can't escape this nowUnless you show me how

Nothing is cooler and more attractive than a big comeback, and that'll be me.

Let's face it: in advertising, you are paid more, but you die younger. It's not very forgiving. Like sports stars, you're in it during your better years, and then you're out looking for work.

The flattery is nice, but awards don't add up to writing quality songs.

In my teams, the goalie is the first attacker, and the striker the first defender.

It is in human nature to relax, when not compelled by personal advantage or disadvantage.

The churchyard is the market place where all things are rated at their true value, and those who are approaching it talk of the world and its vanities with a wisdom unknown before.

Give every man thy ear, but few thy voice.