"The ambition of much of today's literary theory seems to be to find ways to read literature without imagination."

“Tom Perez is really bringing in the labor aspect of the Democratic Party, a group of voters that need to get back, also Latinos. You know, he is the first Latino DNC chair in the history of Democratic Party, a growing demographic that really over performed last time.”

“I think that some restriction on speech is appropriate.”

“Being sober for so many years is getting interesting.”

“Life is all about finding yourself through experiences, and about learning more and more about who you are and what you’re capable of. If you’re getting older and not succeeding in anything or doing anything to make a positive impact on people, then you’re not living. You’re just waiting for death. Get out there and make an impact on people, whether it’s by helping them directly or by doing research to make their lives better or just by inspiring them. Do something good to be remembered for. This is more important than money.”

“Those who will not govern themselves are condemned to find masters to govern over them.”

Source : Steven Pressfield (2002). “The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles”, p.37, Black Irish Entertainment LLC

“No matter what you do, you can never please everyone. And that was the hardest lesson to learn. In fact, I'm still learning it.”

Source : Biography/Personal Quotes, www.imdb.com.

“We are taking the steps necessary to be ready to send whatever assistance is requested of us, and we are preparing to receive citizens who seek refuge in our state”

“Disrespect cannot be commanded, it must be earned.”