I've learned that a family can have little glitches without being labeled dysfunctional.

First and foremost, I'm a feminist. And basically that stems from a strong belief that all people and creatures deserve equal opportunity, rights and respect.

I believe that we all have the potential to love any human being, and that genetics, upbringing, choice, social conditioning and environment play a major part in which way we sway.

When you're not blond and thin, you come up with a personality real quick.

It's a sad day when a cartoon is doing more and cares more and pays more attention to the environment than our president.

I just say that at any weight you should love your life.

When I was heavier, I danced and I jumped out of planes. I've always rejected the idea that there's a certain look or size that makes it acceptable to live life.

There was a time when I was 312 pounds. And I've been all different weights.

I'm always for the person who speaks their mind.

I believe that we all have the potential to love any human being, and that just love who you wish and celebrate it the best you can.

I recently lost 50 pounds. I'm hovering on the cusp of a size eight, which seems unbelievable.

there is no understanding between me and this worldthey don't understand me and i don't care them.

Oh my Father if it be possible let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will but as thou wilt.

The origin of a modern party is anthropological: humans meet and share food to lower hostility between them and indicate friendship.

Jackie Gleason said that comedy is the most exacting form of dramatic art, because it has an instant critic: laughter.

Yesterday, Arnold Schwarzenegger announced he would run for governor of California. The announcement was good news for Florida residents who now live in the second flakiest state in the country.

Once in a while an enlightened teacher goes out into the world and spreads the dharma. They attract some attention, and it is a great spectacle to see who and why and what is drawn.

There is a society in the deepest solitude.

Don't depend on others to give you strength....Find it within yourself

I don't have a gardener because I enjoy pulling weeds. It's hard to explain but there is something fulfilling about pulling out a weed and knowing that you got all the roots.

There is hunger for ordinary bread, and there is hunger for love, for kindness, for thoughtfulness, and this is the great poverty that makes people suffer so much.