"So in my freshman year at the University of Alabama, learning the literature on evolution, what was known about it biologically, just gradually transformed me by taking me out of literalism and increasingly into a more secular, scientific view of the world."

"True character arises from a deeper well than religion."

"Theology made no provision for evolution. The biblical authors had missed the most important revelation of all! Could it be that they were not really privy to the thoughts of God?"

"The biological evolutionary perception of life and of human qualities is radically different from that of traditional religion, whether it's Southern Baptist or Islam or any religion that believes in a supernatural supervalance over humanity."

"A humble soul understands that the canvas of tomorrow is painted with the actions of today."

"I thank God for my failures. Maybe not at the time but after some reflection. I never feel like a failure just because something I tried has failed."

"I am a real person that cares about his art and cares about what he's doing - I have a heart and a soul and want to touch people and give."

"I am careful not to confuse excellence with perfection. Excellence I can reach for; perfection is God's business."