I get very weird and defensive about what I'm working on - I wouldn't even tell my secretary what the next page of my novel was about.

There is something very attractive about blonds, especially for brunettes. Its been said that blonds are loved and brunettes do the loving.

With short hair you begin to crave pearl necklaces, long earrings, and a variety of sunglasses. Short hair removes obvious femininity and replaces it with style.

I was a very polite schoolgirl who did her work very well and hid under tables. I'd hate to think I haven't changed at all.

My worst image of myself is me sitting on a bed, smoking a cigarette, waiting for a phone call and thinking thoughts that don't join together.

The thing about commuting internationally is that you have to be a lawyer or an airline steward to do it successfully.

When you're writing, you're demented, alone, and full of doubt. It feels dangerous.

The Germans have a wonderful combination of pathos, energy, and humor. They are like Californians with an education.

Paris is the only place where I feel that I lead a life that I can call my own.

I'd like to live in Paris, New York, and Los Angeles all at the same time.

I'm scared that if I collaborated on something with somebody, I would be in some way losing my own contact with what I was going and tempting fate.

When life’s great storms come, the weak sink, the cowardly jump ship, the strong drop an anchor, the mighty adjust their sails, and the great sail on to their destiny.

Doesn’t it feel great when someone does something nice for you? Especially when you’re not expecting it? The irony is that they are getting as much joy by giving as you are by receiving.

Powell’s face appeared on screen. “It’s true, the doomsday crowd is a little crazy, ” she said, looking thoughtful. “But that doesn’t mean they’re wrong.

Mankind’s assignment is to extend the kingdom of love throughout the earth

Consult your friend on all things, especially on those which respect yourself. His counsel may then be useful where your own self-love might impair your judgment.

I love Pilates, I really do, and I do it three times a week because it works well for me.

It is unreasonable ... to oblige a man not to attempt the defense of his own life.

I can't give my phone number out. My phone number would be everywhere - everybody and their mom would be calling me.

Razib Khan Hired And Fired By The New York Times, Both On The Same Day!

I believe the universe presents more options to a more loving mind.