Stephen Richards

"If we let the drama of others’ lives become our own, then we are no longer ourselves. We become the reflections of others’ dramas and their lives, their tragedies, and their misfortunes become our own."

"Hard work is what you do to make ends meet, easy work is getting others to do the hard work for you."

"The screws have brought all the revenge attacks on themselves. Most prisoners that have done some nasty damage in the system have come through the young offenders, where that was just a breeding ground for hatred from the screws point of view. They were famous for bullying and battering young, defenceless boys to the point of death, in some cases."

"We can only find those faults in others that already exist within us, and the same goes for those things we admire about them."

"Simply put, mind power is placing a request, or a wish, if you will, and trusting that somehow it will come to be."

"I can’t remember exactly when I started to steal, but I do remember being aware of the fact that if I wanted to enjoy myself and be popular, money was the way to do it."

"When you reach out to those in need, do not be surprised if the essential meaning of something occurs."

"It's no shame in reaching second or third base if you aimed for first base."

"View life through a wide angle lens attitude and see your horizons broaden."

"Use ‘Why?’ to help you follow the breadcrumbs back to the source of the problem."

"Gary Moore is another legendary figure of sheer violence. In prison, Gary has spent most of his adult life inside one jail or another. When, on the odd occasion, he does get out of prison, it doesn’t take him long to go on a murderous campaign of total terror. Gary has been charged and stood trial for some three or four different murders."

"Your own dreams stand alone, longing to be fulfilled, and you wonder if it will ever happen. You must have faith. Just as the bus was a little late, so too can fulfilment of your desires come a bit late."