I had this idea about terrible things happening to orphans, and I knew it was such a horrible idea that the idea of writing it down and then submitting it professionally was obviously absurd.

Anyone who gives you a cinnamon roll fresh out of the oven is a friend for life.

Miracles are like meatballs, because nobody can exactly agree on what they are made of, where they come from, or how often they should appear.

Temper tantrums, however fun they may be to throw, rarely solve whatever problem is causing them.

I didn't realize this was a sad occasion.

They didn't understand it, but like so many unfortunate events in life, just because you don't understand it doesn't mean it isn't so.

Love can change a person the way a parent can change a baby - awkwardly, and often with a great deal of mess.

Chestnuts in stuffing tastes like someone chewed up a tree branch and then French-kissed it into your mouth.

The thing with your heart's desire is that your heart doesn't even know what it desires until it turns up.

Accidents happen all the time.

Morning is an important time of day, because how you spend your morning can often tell you what kind of day you are going to have.

Nothing haunts the world more than the words of the dead.

I envisioned all these people who had been admired for having been freaks in their own time, and I saw myself in line with them.

At the moment there are some England players who are the stars of their club teams, but not for their country. It's difficult to explain.

I have decided not to oppose anyone ever again, since I have noticed that I always end by resembling my latest enemy.

I just want my music to be put out there, not shoved in peoples faces. I want to keep it relaxed.

However you learn and whatever your circumstances, an education that prepares you for the world is every child's right.

And we hope that when they hear it, you know, it'll make people get out of their cars and just go live life to the fullest!

Hear from the heart wordless mysteries.

I love scars on people. Scars to me are so attractive.

Let husbands know Their wives have sense like them. They see, and smell, And have their palates both for sweet and sour, As husbands have.