It was easy to run around barefoot in oblivion in Costa Rica. But once I gave birth to my child, I didnt want to be oblivious to the obvious.

I had dreamed of visiting Bali for many years and because I had an extended family of Balinese friends in Los Angeles, I felt connected. The island is so peaceful and the smiles are constant.

Men are just jealous because they can't wear makeup.

I learned a lot about working with children, and about myself, and it reinforced my decision to pursue a career in teaching.

Having a child keeps you very grounded. So when I decided to have a child, I made it clear to the people I work with that my job was no longer my priority.

There's always competition out there. That's what makes life exciting.

I'm not surfing much anymore, but I love hiking and gardening, and I'm always wearing a hat and sunblock.

I can't remember the last time I was bored.

My favorite hotel is the Villa Alilla in Bali. The setting is pure bliss, overlooking the ocean of Uluwatu; the eye line makes you feel as if you're floating on top of the ocean.

I have great respect and understanding for military commitment due to my own family's involvement with the armed forces.

Being in the world of fashion you have to be very self-absorbed, and you are surrounded by people who are very self-absorbed.

I don't write for a living. I live to write.

In order to create, equilibrium must be broken.

I was wrenched awake at the tail-end of a stifled scream. I fought my way up from a deep dark dream. The scream had been mine.

Misfortune comes to all men.

Tactics, fitness, stroke ability, adaptability, experience, and sportsmanship are all necessary for winning.

The chief internal enemies of any state are those public officials who betray the trust imposed upon them by the people.

The desire for possession is insatiable, to such a point that it can survive even love itself. To love, therefore, is to sterilize the person one loves.

Nobody gives a crap if we're great musicians.

I had a job on a newspaper in Wisconsin, and I started off as most reporters did back then: writing obits and free ad giveaways.

I am interested in entertaining people, in bringing pleasure, particularly laughter, to others, rather than being concerned with "expressing" myself with obscure creative impressions.