If I could only give three words of advice, they would be, 'Tell the truth.' If I got three more words, I'd add: 'All the time.'

But I want her to grow up knowing that I was the first man ever to fall in love with her. I'd always thought the father/daughter thing was overstated. But I can tell you, sometimes, she looks at me and I just become a puddle.

There are respectful, considerate things that can be done in life that will be appreciated by the recipient, and only good things can result.

One thing that makes it possible to be an optimist is if you have a contingency plan for when all hell breaks loose.

I have never thought of writing as hard work, but I have worked hard to find a voice.

Too many people go through life complaining about their problems. I've always believed that if you took one tenth the enrgy you put into complaining and applied it to solving the problem, you'd be surprised by how well things can work out.

The size of your audience doesn't matter. What's important is that your audience is listening.