And sometimes when you're very mixed-up inside, you do things you know you shouldn't do.

A little glitter can turn your whole day around.

The upside to grief is it takes away your appetite. When people say you look good they really mean it. Nature's thoughtful that way.

I was a good kid, but I was just very chatty. Teachers were rarely entertained, but occasionally a child was, which was enough for me. Everything was so urgent. I needed to say it immediately.

Sometimes I think he’s the kind of friend that grownups call a ‘fair-weather friend.’ That means when everything’s going smoothly, he’s the best friend a guy could want. But as soon as something goes wrong…(he) sort of turns on you.

I find the term perfect child to be an oxymoron.

I happen to think that a book is of extraordinary value if it gives the reader nothing more than a smile or two. It's perfectly okay to take a book, read it, have a good time, giggle and laugh - and turn off the TV. I love that.