And when I look at my mother, I reflect on her strength and endurance. She's cranky sometimes, but she is lovable and loving. I'd be happy to be there at 86.

Because the thing about love is that we can't control whether we get it, but we can control whether we give it.

I love the dignity in the name Philadelphia, but at heart, we're Philly.

If you cant be brave then be determined. And you will end up in the same place.

Let's talk about a decision that women have to make every morning- Big purse or little purse?

Any middle-aged woman knows that our feet are not for the faint of heart, especially in midwinter. I wear clogs, so it's actually like my feet are wooden now.

It's the Snickers bars. Snickers equal romance.

Even if it's not what you planned, you can make a life for yourself on your own and be happy.

The truth is that every writer, whether it's fiction or nonfiction, is trying to write something truly original and that's what I think I'm doing.

I am really, I think, truly an easygoing, positive, fun person.

People project all sorts of emotions onto their cats, and cats like it that way.

As artists, it is our job to question the rules and ask if they are relevant or outdated, necessary or arbitrary, helpful or oppressive.

Peering around her, I took note exactly where the hundred metre high cliff started. i didn't want to be taking an unexpected flying lesson today.

Beauty is revealed when we learn to see with our hearts. The more educated our hearts the greater beauty we can see. Therefore, beauty is revealed with age.

Seeing through is rarely seeing into.

What's the best part of a movie? I love to know what my name is. It's just so fun. That's the first thing I ask. It's just fun because you have a different name in every movie.

Yeah I'm chillin' on a dirt road, laid back swervin' like I'm George Jones.

Purity doesn't happen by accident; it requires obedience to God.

I think the more successful you are, the bigger your hair gets.

When you feel concentrated within the intensity of making paintings, you know exactly what you are doing.

Count no day lost in which you waited your turn, took only your share and sought advantage over no one.