It is not wise to think of people as either friends or enemies as if you were the center of the universe

I know a lot of writers, and everyone works differently, but this is something that we truly have in common across all genres - the fiction has to be real inside your head.

I didn't look back. Sometimes, not looking back is the only mercy the world has left to show.

I grew up in an Orthodox family, as I grew older, I became Conservative and that's how it ended up. But I've developed that Jewish feel to my act from my surroundings and my family.

Art without heart is craft.

To me, the definition of sexy - at any age - is strength and confidence.

"I criticize America because I love her. I want her to stand as a moral example to the world."

The one true friend I thought I'd found, tonight the bottle let me down.

When you hear a good traditional gospel song it makes you wanna go buy a three piece suit

I happily cling to my guns and my God, even if President Obama thinks that that is a simpleminded thing in his elitist heart.

He pulls me over the railing and against his chest, gathering me into his arms, easing an arm under my knees. I press my face into his shoulder, and there is a sudden, hollow silence.