I have never deceived anyone, for I have never belonged to anyone. My independence was all my wealth: I have known no other happiness.

Let those who love me follow me'Cora Pearl, on being the very first person to dye her hair red in 1864

People talk about books that write themselves, and it's a lie. Books don't write themselves. It takes thought and research and backache and notes and more time and more work than you'd believe.

If time heals all wounds, and a book can hold a person's entire life, then you can speed up the process with a pulp time warp.

For a moment we're both silent, staring. I wonder if either of us really sees the other clearly anymore or if we stuck looking at the frozen images of who we used to be.

Develop accommodating values and habits. People are scared away from you when you have a value system and habitual actions that accommodate them comfortably.

Sexuality is a big issue, but there are others - how much you commit to a relationship, to social obligation, to honesty and being honest with yourself.

I think luck is a big part of people who are successful in L.A.

The only thing that can possibly keep you from going after your dreams is the person standing in your shoes, wearing your clothes, and thinking your negative thoughts.

I have been blessed to be a blessing.

where would the shout of love begin, if not from the summit of sacrifice?

I have more care to stay than will to go.