Then I overdosed at 28, at which point I began to accept the bipolar diagnosis.

You know how most illnesses have symptoms you can recognize? Like fever, upset stomach, chills, whatever. Well, with manic depression, it's sexual promiscuity, excessive spending, and substance abuse - and that just sounds like a fantastic weekend in Vegas to me!

Anything you can do in excess for the wrong reasons is exciting to me.

I think that the truth is a really stern taskmistress.

I don't think Christmas is necessarily about things. It's about being good to one another, it's about the Christian ethic, it's about kindness.

Bipolar disorder can be a great teacher. It's a challenge, but it can set you up to be able to do almost anything else in your life.

Come to think of [a handsome young carpenter], Harrison Ford used to be a carpenter.