Imperfection is underrated. Perfection is overrated.

Multitasking? I can't even do two things at once. I can't even do one thing at once.

Why do you put your self esteem in the hands of complete strangers?

Who wants to be normal when you can be unique?

I drink a lot of Diet Coke and belch. I've been known to use the ''f'' word.

I've never had white teeth. To be honest, I've never been told to do any of those horrible things - get your teeth whitened or your nose straightened.

You just have to do what suits you, and it doesn't matter if you don't look like everybody else. Be you. That's our gift and we've got to celebrate that.

I don't think kids have a problem with death. It's us older ones who are nearer to it, that start being frightened.

Wear what you feel comfortable with. People say nasty things about what I wear in the street. I'm always in worst dressed lists, but you just have to dress for yourself and ­nobody else.

I'm drawn to emotionally damaged characters because there is more to unlock.

Be yourself. No one else can.

When you look at a rose try to focus on its beauty, not its thorns.

Being inspired by a great personality is not enough. You have to take actions to succeed.

Fight the darkness. Fight for the light.

I married an archeologist because the older I grow, the more he appreciates me.

Violence doesn't equal strength.

I always feel as if my books came half out of Lyell's brain... & therefore that when seeing a thing never seen by Lyell, one yet saw it partially through his eyes.

You needn't think there is nothing you can do-you can tell the truth.

In a time of crisis, the peoples of the world must rush to get to know each other.

I love acting. I really do. I think that's maybe the one thing that is known about me.

O bed! O bed! delicious bed! That heaven upon earth to the weary head.