People quickly grow accustomed to being the slaves of mystery.

Compromise is a choice. As is the defence of one’s self.

I was determined to get them away from the idea that their education is a private experience.

We teach what we need to learn and write what we need to know.

If the system were designed to protect adoptees, why do so many have to fight for their rights?

All my life I have been reading romance novels. Those stupid books ruined me. I've always wanted that fire that every book I ever read talks about.

I've been feminist for most of my life, it is a constantly evolving idea, not something static.

I felt like I didn't have [any] pizzazz, and a lot of girls say I'm out of this world, so I was like I guess I'm from Mars.

One person can keep a secret, but not two.

No matter what the award is, you put the right presenters on there, and that award becomes fun.

I was brought up Irish, where there was room for my own private world.