You struggle with your demons and you conquer them.

I don't believe in carrying a weapon. If somebody wants to shoot me, he'll have to bring his own gun.

You have to pretend that your life is a financial pleasure even when your autographs are bouncing.

May the God of your choice bless and keep you. I respect Him as long as He does not circumcise me anymore.

People may surprise you with unexpected kindness. Dogs have a depth of loyalty that often we seem unworthy of. But the love of a cat is a blessing, a privilege in this world.

If Raymond Chandler came from the South, his name would be Ace Atkins.

I even went so far as to become a Southern Baptist for a while, until I realized that they didn't hold 'em under long enough.