“ Sometimes the best things are right in front of you; it just takes some time to see them. Gladys Knight Songwriter
“ Those who, from the desire of our perfection, have the keenest eye far our faults generally compensate for it by taking a higher view of our merits than we deserve. John Frederick Boyes
“ I've learned... that just one person saying to me, 'You've made my day!' makes my day. Andy Rooney Writer
“ I couldn't tell how many times I've been to Japan off the top of my head, I just have a few standout moments that were very defining and inspirational at different parts of my life. As far as moving there, I don't know. That's a tall order there. I feel there's people that go so far as to do that, and good for them, but I just can't. For me it's not a misplaced passion or a weird infatuation - it's more like I've just had a good chance to realize how immensely their art has affected our American culture, and I don't take it for granted. I've got a very big appreciation. Stephen Bruner