Fairy tales since the beginning of recorded time, and perhaps earlier, have been “a means to conquer the terrors of mankind through metaphor.

If there is one ‘constant’ in the structure and theme of the wonder tale, it is transformation.

A great woman has three identities: a lovely daughter, a passionate lover, and a kind mother.

Good. Illegal is always faster.

My mom wouldn't know Tom Cruise if he punched her in the face.

Space and stillness is the light that illuminates the beauty of our soul's being.

Openly questioning the way the world works and challenging the power of the powerful is not an activity customarily rewarded.

Michael Gove is the right leader for the country ... He can speak out to the aspirational underdog in our society, the kid from the council estate.

I will never forget my ASIAN fans, because they're so welcome with me, its my best moment ever

Women have never been as interesting as they are now. Not at any time on this planet have women been so educated, so interesting, so capable.

Effort is its own reward if you allow it to be.

Ask yourself a question: Is my attitude worth catching?