If a liberal political philosophy stands for anything, and I am no longer sure it does, then it must mean that we are committed to the leveling of the playing field for everyone.

Actors are good liars; writers are good liars with good memories.

The universe is not fair and it is never going to be fair.

Before Watergate and Viet Nam, the American public, as a whole, believed everything it was told, and since then it doesn't believe anything, and both of those extremes hurt us because they prevent us from recognizing the truth.

The gay bunting erects his white crest, and gives utterance to the joy he feels in the presence of his brooding mate; the willow grouse on the rock crows his challenge aloud; each floweret, chilled by the night air, expands its pure petals; the gentle breeze shakes from the blades of grass the heavy dewdrops.

For me, the joy of doing it is doodling when I want to. But if I had to do it, I'd lose the joy.

Playing with Neymar gives me happiness and confidence.

The drive for happiness is vital; it's what keeps us in motion.