Never tell anyone that you're writing a book, going on a diet, exercising, taking a course, or quitting smoking. They'll encourage you to death.

You do not have to die to save their lives.

I've always felt that life is a novel, and part of it is written for you, and part of it is written by you. It's up to you to write the ending, ultimately.

I'm not just buying a car... I'm buying a lifestyle!

The most profound statements are often said in silence.

My mother was a very literate person who had educated herself. She had an exceptional vocabulary.

Its taken me a long time to become the person I am, for all the ugliness to fall away. The rotten flesh is gone, and the seed is there. I can touch that now.