The family is inclusive of not just your genetic family, but the people that you meet along the way.

Beauty is a radiance that originates from within and comes from inner security and strong character.

I danced with the London Festival at Covent Garden. I'm a ballerina by trade; I'm a ballerina who sings by the way.

Live each day the fullest you can, not guaranteeing therell be a tomorrow, not dwelling endlessly on yesterday.

You have to count on living every single day in a way you believe will make you feel good about your life - so that if it were over tomorrow, you'd be content with yourself.

In life, when stuff happens the instinct is to close off your heart. By leaving your heart open, it leaves room for someone else to come in.

If your heart is open it can never stay broken.

People say women shouldn't have long hair over a certain age, but I've never done what everyone says.

You cannot do everything at once, so find people you trust to help you. And don't be afraid to say no.

I know that the purpose of life is to understand and be in the present moment with the people you love. It's just that simple.

My Open Hearts Family celebrates not only the traditional family but also extended families that we create from the people we open our hearts to as we journey through life.

Dawn is a friend of the muses, even if they aren't awake to appreciate it.

If you tempted a poor man with a fortune, who could blame the fellow for taking what he could?

The worst enemy of life, freedom and the common decencies is total anarchy; their second worst enemy is total efficiency.

I think I think, therefore I think I am.

You know, when they called me about the role, I thought Knots Landing was a show about a houseboat with Andy Griffith!

I always think, when I'm in motion, writing seems like the most natural thing.

Jesus teaches us to put the needs of the poor ahead of our own, our needs, even if legitimate, will never be so urgent as those of the poor, who lack the necessities of life.

You need a can-do spirit everywhere.

Ambition is a lust that is never quenched, but grows more inflamed and madder by enjoyment.

Both film and fashion are businesses where the audience doesn't feel or see the work that goes on behind the scenes.