There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique, and if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium; and be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is, not how it compares with other expression. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open. You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep open and aware directly to the urges that motivate you. Keep the channel open. No artist is pleased. There is no satisfaction whatever at any time. There is on a queer, divine dissatisfaction, a blessed unrest that keeps us marching and makes us more alive than the others.

The work ahead will be hard. These times demand the best of us - all of us, but we can do this. Together, we can do this. We can get this country working again. We can get this economy growing again. We can make the safety net safe again. We can do this.

Paul Ryan

What happens if you get scared half to death twice?

Steven Wright

We love our language and our country, and we are doing our very utmost to raise her toiling masses (i.e., nine-tenths of her population) to the level of a democratic and socialist consciousness.

Vladimir Lenin

Writing's a lot like cooking. Sometimes the cake won't rise, no matter what you do, and every now and again the cake tastes better than you ever could have dreamed it would.

Neil Gaiman

You may never learn the names of any of the people you talk to in a dog park, even after many, many hours spent there with them, and many hours of conversation. But if - knock on wood - anything should ever happen to your dog, these nameless non-strangers will rally, sympathize, offer to help, and hold your hand. I know this from experience.

Susan Orlean

A conservative is a man who just sits and thinks, mostly sits.

Woodrow Wilson

All human wisdom is summed up in two words wait and hope.

Alexandre Dumas

Theatre sports is the best improv training period.

Wayne Brady

So shut up, live, travel, adventure, bless and don't be sorry

Jack Kerouac

You may not be able to change a situation, but with humor you can change your attitude about it.

Allen Klein

A good designer must rely on experience, on precise, logic thinking and on pedantic exactness. No magic will do.

Niklaus Wirth

I'd like to be queen of people's hearts.

Princess of Wales Diana