It's the intent, not the word, that makes something harsh.

It's just the end of some things. And the beginning of others.

Once you read something, you can't erase it from your brain.

The Thickety is a sinister, magical debut with a marvelous and shocking heroine. J.A. White’s elegant writing and masterful plot kept me turning pages late into the night.

Hippie said he couldn't stay. Be back tomorrow -Love,Mom

Because there's no way on earth she's going to make it through college unless she grows some serious ovaries and turns this train wreck around

Carrie doesn't seem to talk about anything with sharp edges. Maybe she's afraid they might poke her and then she'd burst.

And then they kiss. Slowly, gently. Because with the right person, sometimes kissing feels like healing.

I know i'll screw up. But i'll keep trying, as long as you let me.

Go force your condescending man-logic on the next house. You can go now.

Get me outa here. F*ckin' creepy cheerleaders.

Almost anyone can be an author

It was the only ambition I ever had - not to be a dancer or Hollywood movie star, but to be a housewife in a good marriage.

As for what's the most challenging aspect of teaching, it's convincing younger writers of the importance of reading widely and passionately.

Let your literary compositions be kept from the public eye for nine years at least.

But there was something about the largest object in the solar system vanishing that tended to disrupt normal schedules.

The Negro cannot win the respect of his oppressor by acquiescing; he merely increases the oppressor's arrogance and contempt.

If you’re not happy single, your not gonna be happy married.

Violence may be a good focus to organize around, but we have to look at women's lives in our entirety.

As far as our physical form, the mind is a great temple. But it has a life span and it dies.

Melissa McCarthy (Bridesmaids) is a gimmick comedian who has devoted her short career to being obese and obnoxious with equal success.