Sometimes it is the smallest thing that saves us: the weather growing cold, a child's smile, and a cup of excellent coffee.

If I don't feel like writing today or for a few days, I don't. And I don't think about it. It is not an obligation-it is the greatest privilege.

Even the handsomest men do not have the same momentary effect on the world as a truly beautiful woman does.

Fear pounds on the door to our heart demanding to be let in. Joy is modest and often comes into our lives like a shy person entering a room; it can take a while to even notice it's there.

Eating is sex for old people.

Sometimes you have to give up on people. Not because you don't care, but because they don't.

Coffee on an airplane always smells bad. Whenever it is served, suddenly the whole cabin stinks of it.