“I've learned .... That opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss.”

“I've learned .... That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.”

“I've learned that no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.”

“If dogs could talk, it would take a lot of the fun out of owning one.”

“Did you ever hear one of those corny, positive messages on someone's answering machine? 'Hi, it's a great day and I'm out enjoying it right now. I hope you are too. The thought for the day is share the love. Beep.' 'Uh, yeah, this is the VD clinic… speaking of being positive, your test is back. Stop sharing the love.”

“If you smile when no one else is around, you really mean it.”

“I am not retiring. Writers don't retire. Writers never stop writing.”