Instead of always following the crowd, why not aim to become an unstoppable positive force for the crowd to follow?

Books are precious things, but more than that, they are the strong backbone of civilization. They are the thread upon which it all hangs, and they can save us when all else is lost.

I want to touch you.''And if you did touch me, what then?''I would find a language of beginning.

Difficult questions can have simple answers.

The Oscars are a lot different when you are a nominee. You walk around with this big smile on your face, and everyone, even people who work for rival film companies, tells you they voted for you.

I don't have to jump up and smile just because TV wants me to.

I have always felt like you really don't have a genuine confidence unless you demonstrate the ability to do something. You can talk about it, but you have to demonstrate it.

I'm never embarassed.

My mother gave me a real kick toward cooking, which was that if I wanted to eat, I'd better know how to do it myself.

Many people fail not so much because of their mistakes; they fail because they are afraid to try.

The first thing I'd say to women is put aside the guilt. I think we're all genetically programmed to feel guilty for not giving total effort at the job.