...readers who think I have answers when all I have are a few pointed questions...

Why are women so ungenerous to other women? Is it because we have been tokens for so long? Or is there a deeper animosity we owe it to ourselves to ex

...filled her memory bank with shiny coins.

How did I get to be a grown-up? At times, I find myself still sitting on the hillside, plotting revenge against the adult world.

Young women dream of romance and passion as men dream of conquest because those dreams are necessary goads to leaving home and growing up.

You're afraid of criticism, ' she says. 'But criticism is a sign of life! You know who doesn't get criticized? Nonentities! Only the dead escape criticism.

And what is laughter anyway? Changing the angle of vision.

Richard Donner's friendship and guidance showed me that there's more to life than being an actor.

Lack of wealth cannot take away genuine contentment.

If a man knows more than others, he becomes lonely.

When you surrender to what is and so become fully present, the past ceases to have any power. You do not need it anymore. Presence is the key. Now is the key.

Schools [are]...institutions monopolizing the daytimes of childhood.

What can you do to promote world peace? Go home and love your family.

I'm so into playing different characters, even when I was on Nickelodeon. I just observe.

Clearly, when you win everything, it's fun. That doesn't necessarily mean you love the game more.

Far less envy in America than in France.

Nothing but heaven is impregnable to vice.