A hallmark of virtuous adulthood is learning to find freedom in your work rather than freedom from your work, even when work might hurt.

The apathy of the people is enough to make every statue leap from its pedestal and hasten the resurrection of the dead.

Why me?” I secreted into her ear.“You were the only one I saw, ” she whispered back, making my heart burst.

I have found men more kind than I expected and less just.

I once showed Pat Bradley my swing and said, 'What do I do next?' Pat replied, 'Wait till the pain dies down.'

Around the globe, millions more are mourning the death and celebrating the life of Pope John Paul II .Could any other world leader have drawn so many people to one place?

A politician, he knows that the majority cares little for ideals or integrity. What it craves is display.

I often don't go to sleep and work through the night. I can't seem to do my vocal takes if there's light outside. There's a gentleness to the night that leads me in my stride.

In the end you're not made or broken by prizes. Your relationship is with your readers, not a prize, and you just have to keep on honoring that.

I hope to always be doing some low budget things.