I still love church. My favorite church service is T.D. Jakes at the Potter's House. I don't think there is a better preacher in the country. His ability to interpret scripture is like no other.

I interviewed - no - had lunch with Harper Lee several years ago, trying to convince Harper Lee to do "To Kill a Mockingbird" for the book club. She wouldn't do it. She said, "Honey, I said everything I wanted to say."

If you're hurting, you need to help somebody else ease their hurt. If you're in pain, help somebody else's pain.

Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.

The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success but significance - and then even the small steps and little victories along your path will take on greater meaning.

Become the change you want to see - those are words I live by.

Take the ideas that speak to you. Use your imagination. Create something wonderful.