I don't come from a family of readers - in fact, my parents are unable to read the books in English.

My relationship with my parents is among the greatest gifts of my life.

I haven't hit the bestseller list, but I consider myself one of the luckiest writers in the world, and this is mainly because of Grub Street.

The first lesson a revolutionary must learn is that he is a doomed man.

Turn up the TV. No one listening will suspect, even your mother won't detect it, no your father won't know. they think that I've got no respect but everything means less than zero.

The formidable power of geography determines the character and performance of a people.

Think the best of each other, especially of those you say you love. Assume the good and doubt the bad.

Life is short, break the rules.

We have a responsibility to control our borders. Building a wall is not an answer, not here in America or any place.

Gie me ae spark o' Nature's fire, That's a' the learning I desire.

If God said, 'Rumi pay homage to everything that has helped you enter my arms,' there would not be one experience of my life, not one thought, not one feeling, nor any act, I would not bow to.

Anyone who ever gave you confidence, you owe them a lot.

We, some cast members and I, even went on a weekend trip together and spent the weekend at an inn, because we enjoy each other's company so much, and it was so cool.