We do not realize the sound the world makes -- unless, of course, it comes to a stop. Then, when it starts, it sounds like an orchestra.

I never hear anything about education. Education - I guess it's just not sexy enough. And everybody claims to love their children and our children are the most important thing, but if that's the case, how come we never hear more about education as an election issue?

Scenery without solace is meaningless.

I worked because I could control it.

Once heaven is done with grandma, we'd like her back, thanks.

Detroit is a place where we've had it pretty tough. But there is a generosity here and a well of kindness that goes deep.

People are only mean when they're threatened, and that's what our culture does...And when you get threatened, you start looking out only for yourself. You start making money a god. It is all part of this culture.