Any individual can be, in time, what he earnestly desires to be, if he but sets his face steadfastly in the direction of that one thing, and bring all his powers to bear upon its attainment.

The more we see ourselves as a vibrant, successful, inspiring person who boldly declares and manifests her vision, the more we become just that.

A fire needs three things: a dry bed, fuel, and room to breathe.

Foods are like men: some are good, some are bad, and some are okay only in small doses. But most should be tried at least once.

Writers are such phonies: they sometimes have wise insights but they don't live by them at all. That's what writers are like...you think they know something, but usually they are just messes.

A man has his clothes made to fit him; a woman makes herself fit her clothes.

Content is built on communication. You can't learn anything if you haven't learned how to understand language, or to read.

I spoil a lot of people with my play. If you have three bad games in a seven-year career, people are going to point that out.

I don't dare postulate about science, but I know that it takes both emotion and intellect in order for art to happen.

The joy in motherhood comes in moments. There will be hard times and frustrating times, but amid the challenges there are shining moments of joy and satisfaction.

I claim to be no more than an average man with below average capabilities.