My folks were raised pure prohibitionist. They were very good people, with high moral standards – but very repressed. There was no hugging and kissing in my home. – Hugh Hefner
When I think about the songs I might record, I ask myself, Can I picture anybody I know back home sitting in their truck cranking this up? – Blake Shelton
Recently, I have come to assume that any call to my landline is from a telemarketer or an automated call from Terminex, letting me know that our regularly scheduled pest-extermination service will occur on its regular schedule. So I usually ignore my home phone. – Susan Orlean
Im so proud to represent the people of South Florida. I was so honored when President Obama asked me to serve as chair of the Democratic Party. But theres one job Im even more proud of, and thats being a mom to my three kids, Rebecca, Jake and Shelby. – Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Christ was born in the first century, yet he belongs to all centuries. He was born a Jew, yet He belongs to all races. He was born in Bethlehem, yet He belongs to all countries. – George W. Truett
I didnt want to be a writer, but I became one. And now I have many readers, in many countries. I think thats a miracle. So I think I have to be humble regarding this ability. Im proud of it and I enjoy it, and it is strange to say it this way, but I respect it. – Haruki Murakami
