Chronically homeless means constantly homeless; it means repeatedly homeless.

Good schools, good jobs, good government. These are not unreasonable demands. But sadly, some of our people have already lost heart and have left Hawaii to look for these things elsewhere.

We have come dangerously close to accepting the homeless situation as a problem that we just can't solve.

I truly believe the brightest days lie ahead for the Great State of Hawaii.

Chronically homeless means constantly homeless; it means repeatedly homeless.

I'm not an education expert, and frankly I don't want to make education decisions for our state. But I am experienced at successfully managing organizations, and putting people on a path where they can succeed.

But before looking to the future, let's glance back at the road we've traveled these past two years because that is the source of much of the optimism we are all feeling about the future.

Politicians all too often think about the next election. Statesmen think about the next generation.

Throughout my political career, I've believed in the concept of home rule. Some call it local control. Whichever phrase you use, the concept is the same - the best decisions are those made closest to those who will be impacted by the decisions.

Electing pro-choice Republican women can help foster a discussion that reflects the full spectrum of views and can lead to a more balanced and responsible public dialogue.

It pains me deeply to see members of my own party attempting to legislate women's health and contraception choices.

When people are worried about the future, they don't take trips to Hawaii.

I truly believe the brightest days lie ahead for the Great State of hawaii.

We have come dangerously close to accepting the homeless situation as a problem that we just cant solve.

Chronically homeless means constantly homeless it means repeatedly homeless.

If I ever completely lost my nervousness I would be frightened half to death.

Getting the call from Ridley Scott made me think that sometimes you just need to go to work.

I don't think I'm a good ol' boy. Honestly, the last thing I am is a redneck. I like silk sheets, fancy cars, beautiful women, good whiskey.

I'm happy quite a lot of the time. I've done far more than I ever thought I would have, so I'd be very hard-pressed to walk around miserable.

There were so many points where I was like, 'I can't do this.' It was too exhausting. It's just a lot, and then suddenly something happens, and your career changes, and it's so much fun and wonderful. I look back on those moments, and I'm so glad I didn't give up.

I like to keep a bottle of stimulant handy in case I see a snake, which I also keep handy.

I think today that politics registers very late things which society manifests through other channels, and I feel that often politics distorts and mystifies reality.

You don't buy a Harley with your mind, you buy it with your heart and your balls.

I'm writing what comes into my head, or through me, or from somewhere else, and it is the most extraordinary, exciting thing. I love it, and I'm very greedy, and I really enjoy it!

In constructing the plot and working it out with the proper diction, the poet should place the scene, as far as possible, before his eyes. In this way, seeing everything with the utmost vividness, as if he were a spectator of the action, he will discover what is in keeping with it, and be most unlikely to overlook inconsistencies.

To have a great man for an intimate friend seems pleasant to those who have never tried it; those who have, fear it.

Actors are the most generous people when it comes to sharing their technique. But if you grew up in a household of carpenters, and you're making a table, everyone would have a different way of doing it.

Never apologize and never explain-it's a sign of weakness.

I'm perfectly gregarious, but I can also be really happy left to my own devices with nobody watching me or listening to me.

After being married for over 37 years, I showed extremely poor judgment by engaging in an extramarital affair.

Whoever is not a misanthrope at forty can never have loved mankind.

Life's too short to be working with divas.

People of little understanding are most apt to be angry when their sense is called into question.

I was a really lousy artist as a kid. Too abstract expressionist; or I'd draw a big ram's head, really messy. I'd never win painting contests. I remember losing to a guy who did a perfect Spiderman.

Flannery O'Connor is my creative hero. I think she's the greatest American writer. Her book, 'Mystery and Manners,' is my creative bible.

Having played many roles of scientific intellect I do have an empathy for that world. It's been hard on me because flying the Enterprise for seven years in Star Trek and sitting in Cerebro in X-men has led people to believe that I know what I'm talking about. But I'm still trying to work out how to operate the air conditioning unit on my car.

I've been mostly influenced by experiences in the theater growing up.

I was so embarrassed about mispronouncing words. I just knew how to smile.

Magazines that depend on photography, and design, and long reads, and quality stuff, are going to do just fine despite the Internet and cable news.