My biggest fear is that the enlightened Arab thinkers are gong to leave the Arab world in search of fresh air: somewhere far away from the sword of the religious authorities.

States that are built on a religious foundation limit their own people in a circle of faith and fear.

It’s a wonder of human behavior: we build our own handcuffs that trap and harm us. We create the myth, and we honor it. We tell the lie, and we believe it.

To respect the opinions of those who stand against you is nothing short of courageous.

The bridge between the words glamour and grammar is magic. According to the OED, glamour evolved through an ancient association between learning and enchantment.

Quantity produces quality. If you only write a few things, you're doomed.

I'm the crazy one who thinks that words reach people.

Each time I get off a plane in Hollywood, I don't think I'm pretty enough.

Don't Mess Around with Reality and Reality Won't Mess Around with You.

Severn - I - lift me up - I am dying - I shall die easy; don't be frightened - be firm, and thank God it has come.

The typical American voter is so stupid, his dog teaches him tricks.

The way the parts of me sometimes disagree, it's a wonder this body doesn't shatter.

Cry pretty, pretty, pretty and you'll be able Very soon not even to cry pretty And so be delivered entirely from humanity This is prettiest of all, it is very pretty.