Ranger plays by his own set of rules, and I don't have a complete copy.

Nice dress you're almost wearing. You ever think about changing professions?" -Ranger

You can get through very serious and sometimes horrible and sometimes embarrassing and very awkward situations with humor. It gives us a way out.

I wasnt always a writer. When I went to college and majored in fine arts, I was a painter. Then I was a stay-at-home mom.

I can give you a better 'and then'," Ranger said.

Only men you can count on these days are Ben and Jerry.

I'm so busy writing and editing two books a year that I don't have time for painting anymore.