...there was a certain comfort in surrender.

...every writer I had ever known wrote his best work when he had his back up against the wall and thought he would never write another word.

And yet, wasn't the terrific thing about stories the fact that they joined readers together, that they made people realize they were not alone in their hopes, dreams, and fears?

Isn’t that why all writers write? To inspire their readers?

Every criminal would be an artist if he had the talent, and every artist would become a criminal if he had the guts.

Don't be afraid! Hold my hand and let's jump off that cliff together.

Depression is like war. You either win or you die trying. There's no in between.

Honestly...this is why I write.I write to get the happy ending I sometimes feel is eluding me.I write for my sanity.

Words are living things.

If you only write for 15 minutes at a time, you can write a book and still have time for Legos.

I'm very shy in real life; I can't really hit on girls.

I think it must be so hard to start your career with everyone going on about how gorgeous you are. To be in that bracket must be so pressurised.

The power and influence of a movie star is curious: I didn't ask for it or take it; people gave it to me. Simply because you're a movie star, people empower you with special rights and privileges.

Ballet in the air... Twin butterflies until, twice white They Meet, they mate

I'm enjoying my life, post-menopause, so much. It's just so great to grow into yourself, and not be bothered with all that tyranny of biology.