New York is like a disco, but without the music

There will always be ladies who lunch. Always. And apparently they live a long time.

Fear is the base of what everybody does wrong in their lives.

I find it easier to abstain than do a little bit of anything. I'm not a 'little bit' kind of dame. I want it all, whatever I do.

It gets tiring being a smartass.

I don't think there's any thrill in the world like doing work you're good at.

This is a time in my life where I'm gonna behave like an elegant human being. Or not.

I am not influenced by other human beings. But I am inspired.

if somebody doesn't have any talent, get off the stage! you're wasting my time.

Everybody's got a sack of rocks.

I love holidays in New York. I love 'em. I want to celebrate something all the time and New York has holidays for every day of the week, practically. I like holidays in New York City.

Seek and fulfil your divine purpose.

Maybe the only thing that lasts is our memories of each other...

Conner raised an eyebrow. 'Who told you

I would like my book to give people insight to the war before and after, but I don't think anyone could read my book and suddenly make up her mind about the war. I want to write for everybody.

... the best way to strip the allure and dreaminess from a lifelong dream is, very often, simply to have it come true.

I got this bad allergy - I'm allergic to bullshit.

All I'm trying to do is not join my ancestral spirits just yet.

It's easier to have a go at something again when you failed at it as you've got nowt to lose.

Most of us fall short much more by omission than by commission. While the world perishes we go our way: purposeless, passionless, day after day.