Seventeen publishers rejected the manuscript, at which time we knew we had something pretty hot.

Students don't know who Mark Twain was because he wasn't on the test.

People are drooling for the truth. They want honesty from politicians, and they're not getting it.

A happy childhood is the worst possible preparation for life.

If you elect me the first Jewish justice of the peace, I'll reduce the speed limits to 54.95!

This is called "spiritual lifting." It's not heavy lifting. The governor of Texas should not be confused with Arnold Schwarzenegger. That's a powerful position. The governor of Texas can't do any heavy lifting really. It's not that powerful a position.

I don't think where people come from is that important. It doesn't matter if you come from reality TV. The question is whether you can inspire people.