“A leader isn’t someone who forces others to make him stronger; a leader is someone willing to give his strength to others that they may have the strength to stand on their own.”

Is almost a good enough reason for fear?

I love to write the weird and creepy stuff!

And in her smile I see something more beautiful than the stars.

I read every single thing I could find on publishing and writing, went to conferences, joined professional organizations, hooked up with fellow writers in critique groups, and didn’t give up. Then I wrote one more book.

Power isn’t control at all-power is strength, and giving that strength to others.

I’m sorry.’ The two most inadequate words in the English language.

It is like a piece of my soul had been lost, empty, and it is now filled with the light of a million stars.

I think this is a moment where Donald Trump recognized the Republican establishment was much weaker, the party leaders were much weaker than they thought they were in terms of being able to dictate any outcomes.

I call for the need of world leaders to address climate change and reduce the increasing risk of disasters- and world leaders must include mayors, townships and community leaders.

Leaders should never, ever try to look cool – that’s for dictators

Why do we feel safe with that one person? Why would we follow that one person anywhere? Because that person is a leader.

Education can’t make us all leaders, but it can teach us which leader to follow.

We’re a leader sure, but still a member of the global community. And that’s true and important and when America acts like its worst self on the global stage is when we forget that.

Why in times of need do we call on that one person? Why do we confide in that one person.

People had so much respect for George Mitchell. They wanted to cooperate with him. I think that’s a hallmark of a very good leader.