I spot a fly floating on the surface of the water, its little legs pumping madly as it fights to keep itself afloat. I know that feeling.

We all have big changes in our lives that are more or less a second chance.

One thing I am learning is to slow down. Multitasking is great, but I when try to do everything at warp speed I just end up with typos and stress.

Grace thou thy house and let not that grace thee.

Philip Roth is a good writer, but I wouldn't want to shake hands with him.

We called my dad MacGyver when I was a kid, and I learned a lot from him. He just enjoys problem solving in that way. I do, too, which is something I inherited.

Look to Africa, for there a king will be crowned.

My heart is so heavy when I see the reality of the Indian reservation and as an American, I know I am, too, responsible.

The way is not always easy, but in order to bring a work through to completion, you will need a strong character, a broad foundation of knowledge and an enormous force of persuasion.

I'm in my best shape when I'm really anxious, because I have to get to the gym. Physically I'm in the best shape.

Anywhere I hang my heart is home... it's just the closet that keeps moving.