I’m a huge fan of the books myself, so to know that I got to play Clary – who’s a literary heroine to me – was a huge honour.

In the end when you accept yourself for who you are and you work with what you've got, you couldn't be more beautiful because you're confident and everyone notices.

To look into that persons eyes and find yourself so completely lost in another world, a world full of absolute comfort and happiness.

Life is only as meaningful as you fool yourself into thinking it is.

It truly is the power that you have deep within yourself that gives you the strength to pursue your dreams.

No matter what, I need to maintain my sense of self and always be true to who I am.

Think before you speak. Think before you judge. Think before you think you have a person all figured out.

There's this common perception that having a famous last name is all you need. A surname may get you a meeting, but if there's no talent you won't get the part.

Life works in mysterious ways but when you find your inner glow is back and shining brighter, you know it's right.

I really think everything happens for a reason.

It's really important to stand up for yourself and not always agree with what people say if indeed you don't feel that that's true

Some people are born with tornadoes in their lives, but constellations in their eyes. Other people are born with stars at their feet, but their souls are lost at sea.

Never misconceive that which is real

If I like a person, I like them. I may like the art and not like the person.

Once your mind is caught on the right snag, there's nothing so hard about the mechanics of writing.

The character thing really is sort of, for me, personally, rather ancient history.

As an artist you need to move on, you need to try new things.

But I'm saying we are loosing the people who are going to pay my social security. And that bothers me.

Look deep inside, and when you locate the sadness, give it a vacation, and focus on the simple things.

The people I find most impressive are generally unknown at the time of their actions and forgotten in history.

I have always had a curious nature; I enjoy learning, but I dislike being taught.