Henry Alford

Law is king of all.

What people don't understand about Sarah Palin is that she is a rancher's wife. From Alberta down to Texas I've known women like that: good common sense, bright and vilified by city people.

As a writer, I try to do different things, but I'm not going to become a darker artist or turn into Radiohead overnight. I don't think that's my style.

You teach your daughters the diameters of the planets and wonder when you are done that they do not delight in your company.