Begun as a girl from a little country town in central western Queensland, inspired by noble ideas of justice, about fairness, about making the world a better place.

Yes, you can have it all, but not all at the same time. Set your own priorities, trust your gut and follow your heart.

I've never owned a pair of jeans, but I had a fantastic denim boiler-suit and it got a lot of wearing.

I believe the old boys' network is a powerful one. No one gives up power and privilege willingly, do they?

Seek out a person whom you admire and respect for the support you need - that we all need from time to time.

I support affirmative action. I support special measures when you need it.

Graduation day was a milestone in the most important journey of all - to the centre of oneself.

I'm sorry. This is diary, not enlightenment.

When all else fails...try smoking a good cigar and have a stiff drink. If that doesn't work...have another.

Politics is the art of choosing between the disastrous and the unpalatable.

I know now that everything I write, I'm going to put out, and I'll have to live with it for the rest of my life.

I was growing up in the 50's and 60's. Back then they didn't even know what dyslexia was.

I would never assume to tell another actor how to do his job!

I go over many games collections and pick up something from the style of each player.

I have never been accepted. I'll never make the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They're never going to let me in.

The only tired I was, was tired of giving in.

What Turning Forty Means to Me I need to take my pants off as soon as I get home. I didn't used to have to do that. But now I do.