In life, single women are the most vulnerable adults. In movies, they are given imaginary power.

That is all I want in life: for this pain to seem purposeful.

I start to get the feeling that something is really wrong.

Everything's plastic, we're all going to die sooner or later, so what does it matter.

I admire Bruce Springsteen because he's a heroic person who has lots of integrity and has this incredible body of work that is so vital.

Depression is about as close as you get to somewhere between dead and alive, and it's the worst.

...occasionally I wished I could walk through a picture window and have the sharp, broken shards slash me to ribbons so I would finally look like I felt.

homesickness is just a state of mind for me. i'm always missing someone or someplace or something, i'm always trying to get back to some imaginary somewhere. my life has been one long longing.

Insanity is knowing that what you're doing is completely idiotic, but still, somehow, you just can't stop it.

The voices in my head, which I used to think were just passing through, seem to have taken up residence.

It's like Samson and Delilah: watch your back, because trouble could be the person you're sleeping with.

He finally pulled it all back into his heart, sucking in the painful tide of his misery.

The only way we can touch the heart of men is to overlook an offense.

Evil is an extreme manifestation of human unconsciousness.

Never reveal your insecurities to a man, because nine times out of 10 they have no idea they even exist.

Being a good neighbor is an art which makes life richer.

I ignore [Barack Obama] like I ignore [Louis ] Farrakhan.

Don't scatter your fire! You are a prose writer: stick to your own tool!

Even on the spiritual path, we have things we'll tend to cover up or be in denial about.

I'll toss my coins in the fountain, Look for clovers in grassy lawns Search for shooting stars in the night Cross my fingers and dream on.

I didn't teach you that. Catch the ball with your glove.