My childhood is streets upon streets upon streets upon streets. Streets to define you and streets to confine you, with no sign of motorway, freeway or highway.

Nothing fortified me, and simple loneliness all but destroyed me, yet I felt swamped by the belief that life must mean something- otherwise why was it there? Why was anything anything?

Now comes the hour to choose between being acceptable to others or being acceptable to one's own self, for we must kill our true selves off in order to survive.

The preachers preach and the sinners sin sincerely.

Cats will be cats.

My heart is not available for hurt.

But that's the thing about fate. It comes whether you're ready for it or not.

I've found that what most people call luck is often little more than raw talent combined with the ability to make the most of opportunities. (Talon Karrde)

Like beautiful homes, cute babies, or noble careers helping others, books can make us feel like we mean something positive, and in gratitude, we truly love them.

I always advise eating regular meals — a mix of healthy carbs, protein and fruits and veggies.

Broken china lasts longer than unbroken.

In my office, I have framed album covers by Dottie West, Connie Smith, Tammy, Dolly, Loretta and Jessi Colter.

I think the seventies caught the last red rays of the dying sun of this innocence, but were already a little cold and drab.

Anger is fear in disguise.