This is who I want to be in the world. This is who I think we are supposed to be, people who help call forth human beings from deep inside hopelessness.

Dancing almost always turns out to be a good idea.

And you try to quiet your mind so you can hear.

To be engrossed by something outside ourselves is a powerful antidote for the rational mind, the mind that so frequently has its head up its own ass.

All parents are an embarrassment to their kids. Often grandparents are the relief. Kids don't have to resist you.

Nothing can be delicious when you are holding your breath.

Again and again I tell God I need help, and God says, 'Well, isn't that fabulous? Because I need help too. So you go get that old woman over there some water, and I'll figure out what we're going to do about your stuff.