There's "good" in all things. You just have to find it.

Happiness will never flourish in a life bereft of optimism.

I understand (finally) that God does not REACT to prayers or petitions. He has ACTED. It is already done.

Why trade definite for a maybe?

Words, and faith, will only take you as far as your actions allow.

Success is determined by how little time you have to worry whether others are criticizing you, while being too focused to address them if they are.

Depending on the strength of the relationship, level of communication and one’s tolerance for discord, many people are able to get past normal skirmishes unscathed.

Stop giving the best part of you to those unworthy of that gift.

In relationships, everyone makes mistakes. If you are forgiven for yours, don't take it for granted.

Truth be told, many couples spend more time planning the wedding and the honeymoon than they do preparing for the marriage.

Trying to change someone to suit your desires is a setup for disappointment.

Advice is priceless: when it becomes interference it is preposterous.

Simplicity enables us to live lives of integrity in the face of the terrible realities of our global village.

My whole background is character acting: weird costumes, fat suits, playing men, playing animals - I've never played anyone with whom there's any overlapping Venn diagram.

I find flaws attractive. I find scars attractive.

My new novel 'Red Hook Road' began many years ago as a short article in the newspaper.

If you want to lead you must learn. If you want to continue to lead you must continue to learn.

My mom was a phoenix who always expected to rise again from the ashes of her latest disaster... She loved being Judy Garland.

What doesn't kill you, usually succeeds in the second attempt.

I know that I need honesty from the people I interview. I also know that the truth is more interesting than made up stuff, and also, people don't connect with you if you're not honest.

The trouble is that I'm in a hurry, but God isn't.