You don't sit around looking for reasons to do the right thing

I remain in a state of surrender knowing the Universe is supporting me in creating a life I love.

The beauty of writing is imagining new endings to a time of darkness, like burning off a morning fog with the heat and clarity of the sun.

Civility also requires relearning how to disagree without being disagreeable. Surely you can question my policies without questioning my faith or, for that matter, my citizenship.

I don't believe in tame poetry. . . . Poetry busts guts.

If you don't like the heat, get out of the kitchen.

You know, I am against lynching and lynching is a tendency of the people.

Oh some are fond of Spanish wine, and some are fond of French.

I intended to portray the joy, anger, sorrow and pleasure of our lives through four seasons and through the life of a monk who lives in a temple on Jusan Pond surrounded only by nature.

You should believe in your talent and potential. Never lose hope.

I've got what I want, and I've got the luck to express myself and to be paid and to do what I do as a creative person.