Don't let the bastards get you down.

A woman can do anything. She can be traditionally feminine and that's all right; she can work, she can stay at home; she can be aggressive; she can be passive; she can be any way she wants with a man. But whenever there are the kinds of choices there are today, unless you have some solid base, life can be frightening.

A conversation isn't a competition.

To feel valued, to know, even if only once in a while, that you can do a job well is an absolutely marvelous feeling.

Deep breaths are very helpful at shallow parties.

Most attractive males talk to most attractive women as if they were Rotarians comparing sales percentages in Des Moines.

Being a parent is tough. If you just want a wonderful little creature to love, you can get a puppy