"For 25 years, it has been my privilege to represent the city of San Francisco and the great state of California; to work to strengthen our vibrant middle class; to secure opportunity and equality."

"Our constitution is a ray of hope: H for harmony, O for Opportunity, P for people's participation and E for equality."

"The things that happen in your life are either your choices or opportunities and lessons the universe has put before you. Life on earth is like college and we're all just trying to pass the courses."

"Love is action. It isn't just talk, and it never was."

"I still like the run and gun action movies and how truly dangerous it can be to make these films."

"A novel must show how the world truly is. Somehow, reveals the true source of our actions."