When you write a book for publication, you're writing it for other people to read.

The main thing I wanted to say, and thankfully it’s what most people say they get out of the book, is simply an acknowledgement that we do affect each other in ways we can’t predict.

No one knows for certain how much impact they have on the lives of other people. Oftentimes, we have no clue. Yet we push it just the same.

You can hear rumors. But you can't know them.

You can't stop the future You can't rewind the past The only way to learn the secret ...is to press play.

I've always loved brainstorming with other writers, and I consider having my work critiqued a part of that brainstorming.

And at some point, the struggle becomes too much-too tiring-and you consider letting go. Allowing tragedy... or whatever... to happen.

You can't go back to how things were. How you thought they were. All you really have is...now.

Everything...affects everything

After all, how often do we get a second chance?

In the end....everything matters.

Men don't need linguistic talent

Allah made us all a different shade and colour. Nations and tribes recognize one another! 'Cause every single person is your sister and brother.

Life had not taught me to distrust ministers, but it had taught me to trust no one more than dogs.

Have a drink Tom and then you won't feel so foolish to yourself.

Morally considered, laughter is next to the Ten Commandments.

I am a theist. I live life between that "a" and the "t." It's a vast little space.

All guys are jerks but they get hotter with age and we learn to be more tolerant.

Scientific criticism has no nobler task than to shatter false beliefs.

Back in Khufu's day I knew a magician who parted the Nile just so he could climb to the bottom and retrieve a girl's necklace. Then there was that Israelite fellow, Mickey." "Moses?" "Yeah, him.

I want to inspire people with my work, whether I'll be dancing, acting, on the big screen, or in the production room.