But I had a very traditional background as well. My parents are neat people.

I've learned that every working mom is a superwoman.

I still love the people I’ve loved, even if I cross the street to avoid them.

Tall, sandy blonde, with sort of blue eyes, skinny in places, fat in others. An average gal.

I would love to do something like Austin Powers to show off my comic timing.

Boredom is a great motivator.

I grew up in a mostly Buddhist environment.

Thats when you know youve found somebody special. When you can just shut the f**k up for a minute and comfortably enjoy the silence.

Change is usually preceded by some kind of drift.

It is better to have a relationship with someone who cheats on you than with someone who does not flush the toilet.

It's taken me a long time to learn to accept the risks and just be willing to try it over and over again.

Novels arise out of the shortcoings of history.

I really love peace and quiet.

I put everything I can into a record. That's what art is for. I take a risk every time I do one with my whole being.

Our military is overextended. Nine out of 10 active-duty Army divisions are either in Iraq, going to Iraq or have come back from Iraq. One way or the other, they're wrapped up in it.

I use an app called ChoreMonster. The kids earn points for brushing teeth or picking up the dog poop. It's genius.

I'm talkin' about us, the new slaves, the people who love fashion. I'm talking about us, you know? 'Cause I'm a slave to it. I love it.

I don't have a problem with my body. I'm not just going to strip off all my clothing, but if the part calls for it and I don't think there's any way round, I'm absolutely fine.

Boys suck. Even when they have perfect blue eyes and ridiculously cool trucks. Maybe especially then.

Every twinge of sensation, even of agony, was a negation of death.

Making love in the green grass behind the stadium with you my brown eyed girl.