Years ago, before this estate was generously and unwillingly turned over to the crown, the lord here was a genuine dimwit. He had a minister stashed behind his throne to whisper clever things to say.

No more crying. It's all wetness and no comfort at all.

But, how do you know if an ending is truly good for the characters unless you've traveled with them through every page?

All I've ever wanted was to be near you.

Many times I have learned that, you never judge a book by its cover. Like people, it is the inside that counts.

Writing a first draft and reminding myself that I'm simply shoveling sand into a box so that later I can build castles.

Mama used to say, you have to know someone a thousand days before you can glimpse her soul.

It was karma, it was kismet, it was magic. It doesn't matter how it happened, just that it did.

I think the only way to get through this life is laughing hard and constantly, mostly at myself.

You are my butterfly and refuse to set you free.

I do like the world quite a lot.

You will encounter many challenges in life. But you must never be defeated by the challenges.

Without a regular pay for two years, I appreciate the timeless provisions of God.

I figured I only had about two seconds to live. It’s amazing how many thoughts you can have in two seconds.

Anger and worry are the enemies of clear thought.

Gianfranco Zola once sent Gary Pallister the wrong way to such an extent that he needed a ticket to get back in.

I like to write songs about what's happening, what I see around me and what I hear. Everyday life. Someone may be talking to me and I may take it from that.

Hillary Clinton hasn't created a job.

There is joy guaranteed for the faithful.

To enjoy yourself is the easy method to give enjoyment to others.

I need to be creative, make art every day for my own sanity.