The world changes, we do not, therein lies the irony that kills us.

When I realized that Reuben was a young man who really wanted to be taken seriously, because he was dismissed for being too good looking or because he had too much money - his character really came to life for me. I began to understand that, and see that a lot of people feel this way - misunderstood because of their talents or gifts or background.

For me, places have a tremendous impact. I fall in love with places. All of life seems different in different places.

I know Christianity; and I know I have to move away from it and approach Jesus Christ on my own. I have to talk to Him directly and seek His guidance and protection as I seek to make my commitment to Him central to my life.

I'm Gentleman Death in silk and lace, come to put out the candles. The canker in the heart of the rose.

But the sky was never quite the same shade of blue again.

My own funeral, I'd like to be laid out in a coffin in my own house. I would like my coffin to be put in the double parlor, and I would like all the flowers to be white.