Im going to be shaking my booty when Im 55.

I wish I had appreciated my youth - I should have worn tighter clothing when I could have!

For your kindness, I'm in debt to you. For your selflessness, my admiration.

Poetry comes alive to me through recitation.

I've raised my daughter with no television.

TV holds a close second to cars for destroying our society. It's a failed experiment.

I don't want to live in a culture of despair. I'd like to live in a culture of hope.

Life is sweet, life is also very short.

The research phase was really fascinating - I'm not a closeted nerd, I'm an out-of-the-closet nerd.

Have I been wrong? Have I been wise to shut my eyes?

I don't think women's prisons are environments for dance routines, and I don't think mass murder is humorous.

Life is a land of opportunity to love, live, and enjoy beauty.

Miss Gerhart, the last time I saw you, you had quite a mouthful to shout at me. You’re really quiet today. Cat got your tongue?

When we learn to eat properly we begin to rebuild our bodies and to fulfill our purpose on this planet to grow in health, creativity, wisdom, and compassion.

If my acceptance of the office of Governor would serve my country, though my administration would be attended with the loss of personal credit and reputation, I would cheerfully undertake it.

I'm an African-American writer, I'm a lazy writer, I'm a writer who likes to watch The Wire, I'm a writer who likes to eat a lot of steak.

Salvation now consists of a deep wrestling in our souls with the sinfulness of our hearts, the depth of our depravity, and the desperation of our need for his grace.

Care about your customers more than about yourself, and you'll do well.

And my rookie contract, my first rookie contract was for $5,000.

Let us shout of our God from the rooftops, that the whole world would stand in silence before him.

I believe that I am some sort of fiction writer and I'm using myself in my work because I'm the person I'm most convenient to use!