By his father he is English, by his mother he is Americanto my mind the blend which makes the perfect man.

Dad and mom would have preferred that I be a doctor, a lawyer, a scientist, or a great humanitarian.

Levon Helm

Pray, v.: To ask that the laws of the universe be annulled on behalf of a single petitioner confessedly unworthy.

Ambrose Bierce

There is one way to handle the ignorant and malicious critic. Ignore him.

Source Unknown

We are apt to imagine that this hubbub of Philosophy, Literature, and Religion, which is heard in pulpits, lyceums, and parlors, vibrates through the universe, and is as catholic a sound as the creaking of the earth's axle. But if a man sleeps soundly, he will forget it all between sunset and dawn.

Henry David Thoreau

It's a writer's job to carve with language, to hew close to the bone.

Stephen King

Love thy neighbor -- but don't pull down your hedge.

Benjamin Franklin

Whenever a fellow tells me he is bipartisan, I know he's going to vote against me.

Harry S Truman

I can imagine few things more trying to the patience than the long wasted days of waiting.

Robert Falcon Scott

Why doesn't the fattest man in the world become a hockey goalie?

Steven Wright

Personally I had the opportunity to go on several ride alongs with the LA County Sheriff's Department with some amazing detectives, who were invaluable to me.

Nancy McKeon

Dead Last Finish is greater than Did Not Finish, which trumps Did Not Start.

Anonymous

Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.

Johann von Goethe