I had dreams, but always told myself, 'Nah, that would never happen.' For a poor Latina, (acting) wasn't a reality.

No one checked to see if I had a place to live or food to eat, and at 14, I found myself basically on my own.

They found him guilty, and brother, if Maine had the death penalty, he would have done the airdance before that spring's crocuses poked their heads out of the dirt.

True creativity often starts where language ends.

Don't spend...but mend yourself.

I believe above the storm the smallest prayer will still be heard.

Sitting around idly contemplating doesn't produce much. In work you can discipline your attention, forget about your misery.

I don't want to see blood spewing out but I don't mind it in controlled environment. Does it make me squeamish? No.

Love is the subtlest force in the world.

Alone, all alone Nobody, but nobody Can make it out here alone.

The fact that God gave the whole human race the earth to use and enjoy cannot indeed in any manner serve as an objection against private possessions.