But I will be a beautiful disaster.

And in a way I have always thought that words are alive a little, for they can whisper sweet nothings and roar dragon flame with equal efficiency.

Though I no longer presumed to have a conscience, I have never once lacked feelings.

Parents have become so convinced educators know what is best for children that they forget that they themselves are really the experts.

The Holocaust was an obscene period in our nation's history. I mean in this century's history. But we all lived in this century. I didn't live in this century.

Can we ever see the truth when desire blinds us? Or do we call it the truth because it is what we wish to see?

[To my enemy:] Some are great, some are born great, some have greatness thrust upon them! And then there's you.

But now, I know, how absence can be present, like a damaged nerve, like a dark bird.

A lot of rap songs don't usually have a lot of melody per se.

I believe that if you want to go make your mark on the world you've got to go out and do it. Don't be shy, be adventurous.

People dreamed. People left. And they all came back.

You can care very much about someone without being capable of becoming their primary caregiver in the event of their parents' untimely death.

I like my body so much better after I had kids. Is that a crazy thing to say? I'm more womanly. I feel sexier.