I believe 2016 is the Year of the Woman and now more than ever, it is our time to accomplish anything and everything.

Being beautiful is all in the attitude, it's about confidence.

Don't limit yourself because you are a woman because you can do exactly the same that a guy could do.

Remind yourself that when things don't go right, everything will be OK. And if you think that, then everything will be.

Cute accessories always help bring out your outfit and pull it all together.

I think it takes a lot of confidence to be comfortable in being vulnerable.

Education is everything - education is your power, education is your way in life for whatever you want to do.

More than anything, I realize I've been blessed to make great music.

Being young, and having your mom come to school with the laced-up hats and the crazy outfits are definitely moments to remember.

The tongue is very powerful, so what you say really is, and I really believe that. So I just try to say good things, and then things like this happen.

Everyone loves to dance. I've realized that's a part of what I do more and more every day.

Change is growth

Marika was a book nerd and had a TBR pile taller than her. She was a sucker for YA

I think any time anybody says something nasty about you, it's hard to deal with it.

Preston Sturges is one of my favorites. I learned about dialogue and timing from him - louder, faster, funnier. But I do love Mel Brooks.

Don't immanentize the eschaton!

A positive attitude means all the difference in the world.

It is a great sign of mediocrity to praise always moderately.

She asked me why I always had something flip to say. I said that I didn't know, but having been blessed with the gift, I felt obliged to use it.

Nothing stinks like a pile of unpublished writing.

I have been blessed to have the same editor and work for a great publishing house.