I think the good stories are those where the character decides to break away and do something different.

Sometimes it's the smallest decisions that can change your life forever.

People - not just in their teenage years - hold on to this fantasy of love when they're not ready to have a real relationship.

Yeah, I like being on my own. I do. I tend to be a loner, so I'm okay. I'm not okay when I have to be around everyone all the time.

I feel better in my mind when I work out. It makes everything better.

When you are 16 you are supposed to be doing cool things, like sneaking alcohol, not living in Disney World and doing skits about mice.

It's sad when girls think they don't have anything going on except being pretty.

There's no shortage of female role models. They're everywhere - in history, in literature, in the news. Just look around.

We all have some version of a fantasy that's easy to escape to, and we all want a real relationship where there's a common give-and-take and you're seen for who you are, and appreciated for that.

I wish I had an invisible plane to take me home to Brooklyn, and I wouldn't have to ride the subway.

Acting is a strange profession, and, yes, sometimes I struggle with its worth, its value in the world.

We are all qualified to fellowship with God no matter our situation or condition

Prayer is a powerful force.

If you love someone, you will forgive him or her all the wrongs. You can make it right and love again.

It is our past that defines who we are and gives us the courage to progress into the future without fear

All the stuff our fathers took for granted as long as you worked hard, the great safety net and the fair wage and the gold watch at the end of it all? That's all gone around here, my friend.

Understanding was coming so fast, it seemed to bypass thought.

I have supported civil rights activity in my state. I have done my job with integrity, equality, and fairness for all.

Don't consider our interests or desires. You have no duty to anyone but yourself.

Conditions are seldom ideal, and if one waits long enough for ideal conditions one is just making excuses.

I've seen that mixture of resignation and hopelessness before; its usually in my mirror.