It's regrets that make painful memories. When I was crazy I did everything just right.

Having their feelings make sense is how people get their kicks.

I’m subject to occasional theological nightmares. The one that leaves me in a cold sweat every time is, I arrive at the pearly gates and the first thing I’m asked is where I went to college.

After my first few tastes I was pretty much hooked. I'd have dry spells, months without any or only piddling amounts of grace, but I never forgot about it or stopped wanting it.

If reality is as equally valuable as fiction, then you should just chalk up the parts of the past you don’t need to your imagination

It's August, which means Congress is on recess and Mitch McConnell has shimmied back into the ocean to seek a mate.

On tough days, you gotta have heart. Don't quit, whatever you do. Persevere.

Mythology is like gravity, inconvenient at times, but necessary for cohesion.

I think I sound like Barry White.

These trifles will lead to serious mischief. [Lat., Hae nugae seria ducent In mala.]

The only business in the world bigger than gambling is religion...but gambling is not nearly so corrupt.

Whoever does not respect life, does not deserve it.

Liberalism isn't change. It has to be imposed.

Twas a clever quibble. Here, a garment for it.