I felt that I ostracized myself by my behavior, by the past, by living with all the regrets of my mistakes, that I sort of wore a hair shirt and beat myself up most of the day thinking and regretting why did I make such a mistake? Why have I made so many mistakes?

As long as it is hot, wet and goes down the right way, its fine with me.

For me, faith means that what is right will win out one day. It means that the universe is not aimless but moves by some positive design.

With every smell, I smell food. With every sight, I see food. I can almost hear food. I want to spade the whole lot through my mouth at Mach 2. Basta!

I left my marriage knowing I'd have to work. I have.

You said how strange it was that people were prepared to buy expensive material objects, but when it came to making an investment in their souls they refused to do so, considering it a monstrous indulgence and a waste of money! (58)

Humility comes from understanding that the obstacles in front of you are not going to go away.