It's ill-becoming for an old broad to sing about how bad she wants it. But occasionally we do.

Don't be afraid to feel as angry or as loving as you can, because when you feel nothing, it's just death.

Always be smarter than the people who hire you.

I'm me, and I'm like nobody else.

The best thing about living... Is the chance to keep on doing it!

My identity is very clear to me now, I am a black woman.

Nobody black or white who really believes in democracy can stand aside now; everybody's got to stand up and be counted.

You have to be taught to be second class; you're not born that way.

You wouldn't be allowed to get on a particular bus, but you'd be asked to sign your autograph.

You have to be taught to be second class; you're not born that way. But the slanting process is so subtle that you frequently don't realize how you're being slanted until very late in the game.

I found out along the way that they like you a little imperfect.

When you're vested in fear, frightened of failure, yet in the surrender is where you find your success.

There is no pleasure in Jalebi (dessert)

Don't you know Poole, you and I are about to place ourselves in a position of some peril?

Make your optimism come true!

I have never been religious. I talk to God every day, but He's never said a word to me about religion! I think the most powerful prayer is surrender.

The gondola of London [a hansom].

I believe that there is a God, and coming from an African tradition, I believe also that there are gods.

Mira Grant is actually my pseudonym. And Seanan is pronounced SHAWN-in.

I have been a film buff all my life and believe that the finest cinema is fully the equal of the best novels.

Today there are about 40 million retirees receiving benefits; by the time all the baby boomers have retired, there will be more than 72 million retirees drawing Social Security benefits.