The slaves were simply turned loose without any property. They were easily recognizable. They were black. They were suddenly free to go exploring.

The Earthlings behaved at all times as though there were a big eye in the sky—as though that big eye were ravenous for entertainment.

You can't just eat good food. You've got to talk about it too.

If what Jesus said was good, what can it matter whether he was God or not?

So many people think that practicing an art is a good way to make a living. Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow, for heaven's sake. I'm talking about singing in the shower, I'm talking about dancing to the radio, I'm talking about writing a poem to a friend.

I am an atheist (or at best a Unitarian who winds up in church quite a lot).

One thing I hate about school committees today is that they cut arts programs out of the curriculum because they say the arts aren't a way to make a living.