I've been living in the shadow of empty people for far too long. Now I need to find chests full of wild lilies, minds full of wonder, hearts full of light.

I choose solitude over cold kisses. If it isn't love, it is poison.

Don't kiss me if you're afraid of thunder. My life is a storm.

The reason for our limitation is only inside us.

Imitation is the highest form of flattery. Try not to see it as an invitation to compete.

I love my country. But how many more of our loved ones need to die in this senseless war?

Coco is the greatest part of my life. I love everything about being a mom, but our talks and walks on the beach are my favorite moments.

I can't give any absolute definition of what love is, or even whether it ought to exist.

I'm still picking pockets--I just do it as legally as I can. Being married to a cop limits certain activities.

A staggering 63 percent of Americans say that addiction to alcohol or other drugs has had an impact on them at some point in their lives.

It's occurred to me I need to laugh at myself more and that I don't need to be some sad folk singer all the time. I don't want to be the queen of pain.

Technology has brought many possibilities in education and health that are key to women.

If I'd been a rock star, I'd probably now be dead.