Sympathy is a shallow stream in the souls of those who have not suffered.

In the whole round of human affairs little is so fatal to peace as misunderstanding.

Spring is beautiful, and summer is perfect for vacations, but autumn brings a longing to get away from the unreal things of life, out into the forest at night with a campfire and the rustling leaves.

I never wanted to be the annoying kid on set.

Our daughters are the most precious of our treasures, the dearest possessions of our homes and the objects of our most watchful love.

Music's another big love of mine.

No one should teach who is not in love with teaching.

I once worked with Emma Thompsons mother, Phyllida Law. I worked with her on a BBC drama, and she was hilarious. I loved her so much, and she was great to work with.

The people who dream are very often the people who see, and dreaming and seeing precede doing.

I've never actually played a Zelda game. I've played other N64 games, like Goldeneye, Mario Kart, they were my favourites.

Never yet was a springtime, when the buds forgot to bloom.

By studying, understanding and do the wills of the book, you renounce your mortal life.

We don't find love, love finds us. What you put out into the universe will find its way back to you.

Never interrupt an author when he or she is ‘in the zone’, else you’ll understand the real meaning of ‘writer’s nib’.

...in the midst of the tumult, part ecstasy and part panic, into which all first-time mothers are thrown by sleep deprivation and headlong identity realignment.

Sometimes I think all I want to find is a mean guy and make him be nice to me. Or maybe a nice guy who's a little bit mean to me. But they're usually too nice too soon or too mean too long.

Most people do not pray; they only beg.

I can do web, comic books, macrame, art.

I don't think all people yearn for freedom, actually. I think they yearn for stability.

When you say a 'former child star,' you may as well say 'failed child star.

A solid foundation for children involves a solid moral base