Be present - and see what a difference it makes in your lives and in the world.

It's time for democrats to grow a backbone and stand up for what we believe.

We have drained common sense out of our politics. The more we focus on tactics and games, the more good people check out and give up

I've learned over the years that identity has a whole lot less to do with location or other people's expectations than with your own sense of self and self-confidence.

Don't tell me words don't matter.

It's a free country. I wish it weren't.

I view the experiences that I have had - both the tough ones and the pleasant ones - as gifts.

If you are ever going to move beyond where you stand at that moment you have to conjure a picture in your head of where you want to go.

Let's go tell everyone we meet that, when the American dream is at stake, you want Barack Obama in charge.

For too long, Democrats have been telling people what they want to hear. I'm going to tell you what I believe.

A great teacher who is full of excitement and love for her students can make all the difference in their lives.

War is like a fire. One man may start it, but it will spread all over. It is not about one thing in particular.

Love me or hate me, both are in my favour. If you love me, I'll always be in your heart... If you hate me, I'll always be in your mind.

Excuses are great, they come in handy in life. Except when they come between a relationship.

I consider a good dinner party at our house to be where people drink and eat more than they're meant to.

Bernard Herrmann used to write all his scores by himself. So did Bach, Beethoven and Stravinsky. I dont understand why this happens in the movie industry.

I don't think that good politics ever excuse a bad song.

There is nothing more common than unsuccessful men with talent.

Danger is a side effect of what I do, not the reason behind it.

I was a good student. My mom is a teacher, and her side of the family is all teachers. She put a big emphasis on getting good grades.

A good heart 'is worth gold.