How did I get to be a grown-up? At times, I find myself still sitting on the hillside, plotting revenge against the adult world.

Why are women so ungenerous to other women? Is it because we have been tokens for so long? Or is there a deeper animosity we owe it to ourselves to ex

...filled her memory bank with shiny coins.

...readers who think I have answers when all I have are a few pointed questions...

Young women dream of romance and passion as men dream of conquest because those dreams are necessary goads to leaving home and growing up.

You're afraid of criticism, ' she says. 'But criticism is a sign of life! You know who doesn't get criticized? Nonentities! Only the dead escape criticism.

And what is laughter anyway? Changing the angle of vision.

Beauty is power a smile is its sword.

Doth Nature draw me, 'tis because, Unto my seeming, there doth lurk A lawlessness about her laws, More mood than purpose in her work.

It's not all about beauty! It's also about a sense of humor.

All victims have experienced a loss-a thwarted desire or aspiration-even if they're not aware of it.

We need an adequate defense, but every arms dollar we spend above adequacy has a long-term weakening effect upon the nation and its security.

When there is spiritual awakening, you awaken into the fullness, the aliveness, and also the sacredness of now. You were absent, asleep, and now you are present, awake.

Some people are just right for you.

What is fair use? Fair use is not a law. There's nothing in law.

As actors, you don't actually need to know the future of the character. You just need to know the backgrounds.

There is no wider gulf in the universe than yawns between those on the hither and thither side of vital experience.