We do not truly own our thoughts or experiences until we have negotiated them with ourselvesand for this writing is the prime medium.

Writing a long essay is probably the most complex constructive act that most human beings areever expected to perform.

Baby, God ain't gonna bless you with another woman's husband, not today, not tomorrow, not ever.

Sundance is weird. The movies are weird - you actually have to think about them when you watch them.

My life is a movie set. These people, they all think this is real, but it's not.

If you want something, go get it. Period.

Supposing truth is a woman -- what then?

It is inaccurate to say that I hate everything. I am strongly in favor of common sense, common honesty, and common decency. This makes me forever ineligible for public office.

I've always looked to other women for inspiration and kicks. When a woman stands up and does her thing, it never ceases to excite and inspire me.

A good opportunity is seldom presented, and is easily lost.

I was told that Federalist Society conventions were intellectually serious, courteous, and open to various points of view, and that has certainly been my experience.

I used to write bits and pieces of comedy material for various comics that were at the Windmill... as well as my film job, I was under contract, I was allowed to do that and everything.