for some people life outside the spotlight is death.

I don't run away from a challenge because I am afraid. Instead, I run toward it because the only way to escape fear is to trample it beneath your feet.

I ended up in the US for a month or so, before moving to Montreal with some Romanian friends.

When you fall, leap to your feet and try again.

My marriage to my husband, Bart Conner in 1996 is my proudest personal moment.

One of the most difficult times in my life was when I escaped from Romania in November of 1989.

Of course, I grew up in Communist Romania, but I am happy to say that now our country is democratic, and prospering, since the revolution in 1989.

Work hard for your goals and live in the moment.

Jump off the beam, flip off the bars follows your dreams, and reach for the stars

Romanians have a saying, 'Not every dog has a bagel on its tail.' It means that not all streets are paved with gold. When I began my career, I just wanted to do cartwheels.

I believe that you should gravitate to people who are doing productive and positive things with their lives.

Science doesn't tell us what we should do. It only tells us what is.

It was as if the body disdained memory... or refused the responsibility of it.

Running is still running. It doesn't matter if it's a physical move from one place to another or if it's to within yourself.

There is nothing wrong with sobriety in moderation.

Sisterhood cannot be assumed on the basis of gender; it must be forged in concrete historical and political practice and analysis

A careful observation of Nature will disclose pleasantries of superb irony. She has for instance placed toads close to flowers.

As I recall, I was still dressed when I fell asleep." "Just making sure you were comfortable." "And making yourself equally comfortable, I see.

It's not always easy to do the right thing. But, doing the right thing makes you strong, it builds character.

Write 1000 words a day. That's only about four pages, but force yourself to do it. Put your finger down your throat and throw up. That's what writing's all about.

In Australia, kids play in American accents.