All of us have to make some accommodations and allowances if we are to live with another person.

But why, why, why can't people just say what they mean?

Research consistently shows that the risks to health outweigh the benefits of drinking alcohol. My argument is that the benefits to my mental health justify the risks.

There are so many weird people that nobody takes any notice. We all just fit right in.

I asked you here tonight because when you realise you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.

If you really love someone,' Claudia continued, 'you have to be prepared to accept them as they are. Maybe you hope that one day they get a wake-up call and make the changes for their own reasons.

Humans often fail to see what is close to them and obvious to others.

Restaurants are minefields for the socially inept

Fortunately, I am accustomed to creating amusement inadvertently.

You’re unbelievable,’ said Rosie. ‘Look at me when I’m talking.’ I kept looking out the window. I was already over-stimulated. ‘I know what you look like.

What would you like?" "A skinny decaf latte." This is a ridiculous form of coffee, but I did not point it out.

It's easier to change what you do than people think it is. If you don't change, your field changes around you.

You are the music while the music lasts.

When we have God in clear focus, His powerful presence eclipses our fear.

Avoid distant views, paint objects close up. If the foreground is well done the distance will take care of itself.

If you want to create vital, long-lasting love, you must become a master of verbal & nonverbal appreciation

I feel blessed to have been raised a Texan.

One day, I'll be listening to a bunch of Ray Charles, the next day it's nothing but Red Hot Chili Peppers. The next day it might be Tupac all day.

And what is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect days.

That's one of the greatest curses ever inflicted on the human race, memory.

You could not be more correct. It does matter. All of it.