What molds us is what maims us.

There's something ugly about the flawless.

Narrative becomes the way you make sense of chaos. That's how you focus the world. It's the only reason you should ever try this writing job.

In Greek tragedy, they fall from great heights. In noir, they fall from the curb.

Happiness comes in moments, & then it's gone until the next time. Could be years. But sadness settles it.

It's hard to close the door on optimistic expectations when you love someone.

There are so many more important things to worry about than how you're perceived by strangers.

The foundation of your life is luck. Hard work and talent make up the difference.

There are threads in our lives. You pull one, and everything else gets affected.

Chuck said, “Hey. How many surrealists does it take to screw in a lightbulb?” Cawley looked over at him. “I’ll bite. How many?” “Fish,” Chuck said and let loose a bright bark of a laugh.

The best thing that can happen to people entering creative professions is the dwindling of all other possibilities.

Failing to indict a criminal sitting president sends the message that those in power are above the law.

I just write what I think is funny. I don't care who watches it.

When you do an album about Africa, you can't be too superficial.

The majority of people who join law enforcement are doing it for good, moral reasons, but then there are the few who get through, where you go, 'Whoa, hold on a second. What's this guy doing here?'

There were nameless horrors abroad; and no matter how little one might be able to get at them, one ought tp stand prepared for any sort of action at any time.

Being from Texas, I would say I favor a pair of jeans you can wear some boots with.

Finding someone to share your life with is one of the most important things a human can do and was preached to me by my mother.

All human victories, all human progress, stand upon the inner force.

I will fight for budget honesty and eliminating the deficit to reduce the transfer of debt to younger generations.

I've always believed in the old-fashioned way: When you've got scoundrels in office, you vote 'em out.