Life was sucked from me, not any life, my life. And so it goes…..

If you are going through hell, keep going.

Every silver lining has a cloud.

Good mothers are underrated, just like good defense.

Actor is an odd profession, and sometimes people get jealous, but I haven't really experienced any of that. Everyone's been really happy for me, which is really, really great.

The man who consecrates his hours by vigorous effort, and an honest aim, at once he draws the sting of life and Death; he walks with nature; and her paths are peace.

Fire consumes, but cold preserves.

The chicken had his wish, and was magically transformed into a fox. Then he found that he could not digest grain.

I learnt basic cookery by watching my mum.

A woman, even a brilliant woman, must have two qualities in order to fulfill her promise: more energy than mere mortals, and the ability to outwit her culture.

… it was raining on Himmel Street when the world ended for Liesel Meminger. The sky was dripping. Like a tap that a child has tried its hardest to turn off but hasn’t quite managed.