The obvious objections to the execution of Saddam Hussein are valid and well aired. His death will provoke violent strife between Sunni and Shia Muslims, and between Iraqis in general and the American occupation forces.
If life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade.
Years ago, while I was watching a baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Texas Rangers, I remember staring in awe at Cal Ripken. I realized during this game that 'you don't have to be flashy' or have 'power numbers' to be great. It's about the simple things that are the hard things. It's about leadership, work ethic and commitment.
I had the right to remain silent. . . but I didn't have the ability.
I believe that if life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade. . . And try to find somebody whose life has given them vodka, and have a party.
You can't fix stupid. There's not a pill you can take, or a class you can go to.
When I was about 12 years old back in Houston, my Dad used to take us to the driving range.
The theatre is my drug. And my illness is so far advanced that my physic must be of the highest quality.
When you recover or discover something that nourishes your soul and brings joy, care enough about yourself to make room for it in your life.
I'm kind of at the mercy of writers out there. I need a writer out there who wants to write a vehicle for me. Do it and get it to me immediately. I do want to be a lead. I want to play a lead role in a movie.
A thing in itself never expresses anything. It is the relation between things that gives meaning to them and that formulates a thought. A thought functions only as a fragmentary part in the formulation of an idea.