He was drop-dead gorgeous and I, well I was just ... dead." (Tera Hightower, Dead Chick Walking)

If you work around at-risk teen students, actually tell them you love them and have faith in their success. No one tells them that. No one.

If you understand 'it' will come, then you'll understand 'it' will pass. No matter what happens, you can make it. Trust me, you can.

When teachers doubt your potential, show them how wrong they truly are.

If you get to a point where something happens today to stress you out, take a breath & center your thoughts on peace. Ignored thoughts die.

We can not escape tragic roads. It is like grasping at the sun & trying to catch air. We must take one step at-a-time. Keep going.

Sometimes, all it takes is your smile (even if forced) & a domino effect of smiles happen ... infectious.

Our lives are filled with meeting wonderful people. Make sure those that have become a part of your life hear your words of appreciation.

Ah, woman. She is an enigma. An anomaly of perfection & irony. She can lure angels into her arms & give birth to a nation of ideologies.

No matter what happens, you can get through this day. Inhale. Focus on the word, 'relax. Exhale. Say, 'I can do this!' And then do it.

No one likes rain but rain brings us pleasure for once pleasure's gone we learn what to treasure.

It's never too late to stop believing a lie, " said Thomas. "You need only courage and friends, and you have both.

The records of adopted children are sealed in California. That seal is considered inviolable... The judge ruled that, because I was famous, he didn't have the same rights as other kids.

I also packed explosives." -Liz

Beautiful as a dandelion-blossom golden in the green grass, this life can be.

Honor bespeaks worth Confidence begets trust.

Tight pants are just uncomfortable.

Electricity does not centralize, but decentralizes.

What's a soup kitchen?

Put on The dauntless spirit of resolution.

There's nobody on this earth who can tell you that what you're feeling is wrong. They can tell you it's different to what they're feeling.