Author says her father was so diplomatic that when people came to him for solutions, people not only accepted them, but they believed they thought of them.

They can only kill us once.

. . . parent could embarrass their kids during the teenage years, but only a true virtuoso could embarrass them into their twenties and beyond.

If you have to fight a crowd of boys, it's best to go for the biggest one. That way you won't have to fight them all. The others will see that you mean business and you will win their respect.

American audiences are affected by what the English people think.

We've got crazy little sites going up against established media behemoths.

The opportunity to carry water every night to James Earl Jones on stage is a dream come true.

Jazz groups have to make a living any way.

I wanted to just surround myself with people who I think are better than I am, whether they're actors or directors or producers, so that I could learn from them.

In this world, one thing you should definitely strive for is originality. Just be who you are, and be your own person. That's what will make you stand out.

I am deeply impressed with the designer of the universe; I am confident I couldnt have done anywhere near such a good job.

You are not kept poor by lack in the supply of riches.