So does being cool mean you get to go around calling other people names?

Life is short and there will always be dirty dishes, so let's dance.

Sticks and stones may break our bones, but names will break our spirit.

The future is a trickster rabbit, full of surprises. Only the past is predictable. -Bobby Goodspeed

Banning books is just another form of bullying. It's all about fear and an assumption of power. The key is to address the fear and deny the power.

And that's an even greater love: to love somebody when he's a little...worn at the edges. —Teddy Bear

Sometimes kids just act impulsively, but it's because we have strong feelings, not because we're trying to make trouble.

Dear Skeezie, Today I ran after a boy as he was trying to get away. I tackled him and we both landed in the mud. Do you think I appeared desperate?-Joe Bunch

I am about to stop being a get-along kind of guy and turn into somebody who makes a difference.

Sometimes I wish I were a character in a book and there was a writer out there giving me things to say.

A day can start out ordinary and end up being in the top ten. —Joe Bunch

The Son of God, Jesus Christ, ransom His life to save us all.

It is better for a city to be governed by a good man than by good laws.

There's no perfect relationship. All relationships are work. If you put in the work, you'll reap the rewards.

The cause of anger lies in our thinking - in thoughts of blame and judgment.

Why not look at Indonesia? It will be the third biggest country in the world in population in 25 years' time - after India and China.

Don't wear big earrings and a big necklace and a big ring all at the same time. Pick your magic.

I remembered something somebody had once said to me. It's okay. Everyday is freshly ground.

It is only common prejudice that induces us to believe that atheism is a fearful state.

The secret of success is to triple your rate of failure.

My goal was to make good music and keep my name poppin'.