The torture is in the anticipation – the unknown, the restless sleep, insuppressible urge.

I think that perhaps if I had had to slow down the ideas so that I could capture them on paper I might have stifled some of them.

Don’t throw away God’s plan for you just to chase a dream of your own making.

In 1956 I was granted the biggest reward of my career: my wife, Josée Jongen.

I am right where I want to be-in the playoffs, and happy about it.

What ticks you off enough to get involved in efforts to better the lot of women? What motivates you to action?

When it comes to love, too many people are out to lunch.

Oh, boy. I'm still in touch with about 90 percent of my exes. They would describe me as being unlucky in love.

I didn't choose poetry: poetry chose me.

I probably should've listened to Michael a year ago when he said that Charles will never win a championship because he doesn't show any dedication.

Don't wait for the storms of your life to pass. Learn to dance in the rain.