I compare Stephen Sondheim with humor, because humor is unanalyzable. You can't analyze humor. You just have to get through it.

There will always be ladies who lunch. Always. And apparently they live a long time.

Fear is the base of what everybody does wrong in their lives.

I find it easier to abstain than do a little bit of anything. I'm not a 'little bit' kind of dame. I want it all, whatever I do.

It gets tiring being a smartass.

I don't think there's any thrill in the world like doing work you're good at.

This is a time in my life where I'm gonna behave like an elegant human being. Or not.

I am not influenced by other human beings. But I am inspired.

if somebody doesn't have any talent, get off the stage! you're wasting my time.

Everybody's got a sack of rocks.

I love holidays in New York. I love 'em. I want to celebrate something all the time and New York has holidays for every day of the week, practically. I like holidays in New York City.

He regards it as the highest insult for the wicked to boast of His covenant while profaning His sacred Name by their whole lives.

I needed, I needed...you." "Don't tell me you need me." "But I can't help it. I do

Rise above... cultivate the light you have within you, and it will shine through as a radiant expression that will be seen by others.

The supreme sway of chastity over the senses makes her queenly.

Illusion throughout is illusion. There is no end to it, just as there is no end to imagination.

Music is one of my greatest loves. I don't think I would be able to live without music in my life.

I wouldn't want to donate my body for scientific study.

It's hard as a person to just put your life out there for the world to judge. That's what music is and what you're supposed to do with the art, live and release it to the world.

Don't cut it," he said gruffly. "But no one'll see my tattoos if I don't." "Wear it up." -Dimitri, Rose, Dimitri

No battle is ever won ... victory is an illusion of philosophers and fools.