Here I am, one of the most colorful women of my time - if not of my block - being made to sound positively legumelike in printed interviews.

Cherish forever what makes you unique, 'cuz you're really a yawn if it goes.

Culturally, it's very hard to change people's attitudes about public space.

If you're passionate about something, then you should pick up your flag and run with it.

I have a ball - and it keeps my heart rate up. I get to wear fabulous clothes. I get to make people laugh. That's my core business, and that's where I'll always return.

You have to be alert. When my daughter, Sophie, came out of the womb, she was instantly alert, as if she had been here before. And she was a little disappointed that she was here again.

I do look upon all of life as an episode - which is why the people around me are probably on guard!