It was clearly one of those mornings when I was particularly American.

The funny thing about stop signs is that they're also start signs.

I realize Jubilee is a bit of a stripper name. You probably think I have heard the call of the pole.

Writing is one of the few careers for which you essentially train yourself, the other two major ones being juggling and pickpocketing.

i miss you so much it's giving me a pain in my pancreas.

Fear can't hurt you," she said. "When it washes over you, give it no power. It's a snake with no venom. Remember that. That knowledge can save you.

It's always easier to say good-bye when you know it's just a prelude to hello.

You can never visit the same place twice. Each time, it's a different story. By the very act of coming back, you wipe out what came before.

I like you because you were mad. And you're pretty. And pretty sane for a mad person.

Guilt isn't always a rational thing, Clio realized. Guilt is a weight that will crush you whether you deserve it or not.

I have no phobias. Phobias are irrational. My fears are rational and CAREFULLY CULTIVATED, like roses.

There's a definite responsibility that comes with being famous. You shouldn't be able to just dress up and look pretty.

Fear tastes like a rusty knife and do not let her into your house.

I know I’m doing something wrong and I feel guilty but neither of those things matter enough to make me stop

I created the Huffington Post in the United States of America which is a left of center blog. I created my blogs which are mostly right of center and I believe in open debate in our society.

As a writer one has to take the chance on being a fool.

I had envisioned doing comedy since childhood. For sure.

I've created a narrative of the world. I live in the world - tenuously, most times. I've avoided the digital world.

I kind of like the ping-pong coach aspect; it somehow fits, and I don't know how.

If you go to a desert, you will hear this mysterious voice: Be wise, protect your forests!

There will presently be no room in the world for things; it will be filled up with the advertisements of things.