I went to school, I went to college. I know how to read. Even though I lack common sense sometimes, I am book smart.

I don't go tanning anymore because Obama put a 10 percent tax on tanning. McCain would never put a 10 percent tax on tanning. Because he's pale and would probably want to be tan.

I like a guy who makes me laugh, doesn't care about the fame, the show, he just likes me for me, he likes Nicole.

I always wanted my own fragrance because I could never find the right scent for me. At home, I would always mix bottles of my favorite fragrances to create a unique and different scent.

I think you see more of like, the party side of me, which I call Snooki, it's kind of my alter ego.

People go tanning because they like to feel tan. You feel more sexy when you're tan and I don't understand why you would tax on that, because you're making yourself feel more happy about yourself.

When you're tanner, you feel hotter and sexier. You should try it

I don't have regrets, there are only lessons. You learn from them, and you become a better person.

It's hard for people to see you one way, but you're really the other way, so it's kind of like, 'Who am I, who are you?' Sometimes, I confuse even myself.

It sucks, but no Long Islands or margaritas when you drink. It has to be straight vodka.

Ten years from now, I would like to see myself successful as a brand, like Jessica Simpson, with babies running around and a beautiful husband and my own reality show

In real life, I'm such a dorky, happy person. I express myself in three ways: I talk a lot, I write songs and I get tattoos.

Violence in our society has reached epidemic proportions. ... Violence in the media for entertainment purposes has been established as a major contributing factor.

All I can say is that the only person that can stop you from achieving your goals is yourself. If you believe, then everyone else will too.

Cheats easily believe others as bad as themselves; there is no deceiving them, nor do they long deceive.

Pause and remember-- Every moment is a choice. Every thought, word and deed is creating your future. Choose wisely and positively!

I think - and even with the Live Chin Up movement - it's about women doing things for themselves. Being empowered. Doing things that make you happy. I believe in that philosophy.

God is not interested in our public displays of piety. He's not interested in religion in terms of the outward show. He's interested in godliness.

There are years from my childhood that I cannot remember and I cannot forget.

That's the way it is in life. You let go of what is beautiful and unique. You pursue something new and don't even know that the wind of your own running is a thief.

A dyslexic man walks into a bra.