"In a sense the whole American comic tradition had been that of social criticism."

“I hope to be acting until I'm playing the role of Grandma, and I'd like to branch out in film - producing, directing, all of it. I'll sleep when no one wants to hire me!”

Source : "Surprise! She's a Bombshell (and You Can be One Too)". Interview with Laurie Sandell, www.glamour.com. September 2, 2007.

“When sustainability is viewed as being a matter of survival for your business, I believe you can create massive change.”

Source : "Davos: Quiet Optimism Rises, Angelina Who?, and a Bonus to Giving Idea" by Cameron Sinclair, www.huffingtonpost.com. January 30, 2009.

“When trouble arises and things look bad, there is always one individual who perceives a solution and is willing to take command. Very often, that individual is crazy.”

Source : Dave Barry (1998). “Dave Barry Turns 50”, Crown

“We need to talk with each other, honestly, simply, caringly.”

Source : Paul Kivel (2013). “Uprooting Racism: How White People Can Work for Racial Justice Ð 3rd Edition”, p.2, New Society Publishers

“If I remember correctly, a writer is someone who wants to convey information. Language or writing is a code”

“Critical thinking relies on content, because you can't navigate masses of information if you have nothing to navigate to.”

Source : Source: www.wbur.org

“There is no debate in the scientific community...We need [Congress] to change things, not to deny what's happening.”

“There's no bad luck, There's just the luck you've found.”