Lost is not a place. It's a soul in paralysis... waiting to feel moved.

Promise me this. When you find yourself in need of inspiration, bypass the roses that will clamor aimlessly for attention. And focus on the souls who have actually 'lived' among the thorns.

If you only knew how many sentences I have withheld in hopes that I will be allowed to speak them into your heart one day.

How is it that hearts hold on to memories with the strength of hope and possibilities.

She's fire...but she will not burn you. She knows all too well how it feels to live with ashes.

I am often asked what made me the way I am. And my answer is always this: I've always been me. It just took awhile to find me under all the rubble.

I am deep. therefore you can't wade in the kiddie pool and expect to find me." - Alfa"And I've never wanted to drown until now." - JmStorm

How to raise sons who respect women:Never give them the opportunity to see you disrespect yourself.

If everyone only gave a fraction of the compassion their hearts are capable of giving... how much suffering could we alleviate in this world?

I used to worry about tomorrow, but that was before I survived yesterday. Now it's one breath at a time.

Show me a little bit of your soul under all those pretty words you spill, and I promise you I will drink every last drop.

The Revolution introduced me to art, and in turn, art introduced me to the Revolution!

When doubted, double your efforts

Usually, the roles that you get offered that are the mom roles are very much the mom role.

trouble is not a sign of inadequacy, stupidity or inferiority, but rather an inescapable part of life - proof that you are a card-carrying member of the human race.

Very few of my characters are totally heroic or totally villainous.

I will work with a director who has good material because at the end of the day, that's what counts.

I have friends who are so sarcastic, but I never view it as mean.

What we prefer to read is sort of like sexual preference, you like what you like. Most of the time you have no clue why.

We Germans are particularly aware that you can only be successful on the global market over the long term if you offer energy-efficient products that are, by nature, climate-friendly.

I worked probably 25 years by myself, just writing and working, not trying to publish much, not giving readings.