“Forgiveness is the oil that love cooks in.”

“Every Winter brings it's own Spring.”

“I'm writing a book on Procrastination. I hope to start it tomorrow. I've been thinking about it for almost six years now.”

“I'm writing a new book called 'Ventroliquism for Dummies'.”

“To love a man enough to help him, you have to forfeit the warm, self-righteous glow that comes from judging.”

“I thank God today she found the courage in her heart to love me enough so that someday I could tell you that even a black ex-con from Angola that stabbed a man could maybe someday do some good in the world if he gets a chance.”

“Inside, cooking smells maneuvered through the house: cow liver, sweet potatoes, stewed onions, cabbage - scents that were as assertive as colors.”