You're not surprised when alcoholics act like alcoholics. It's more surprising when non-alcoholics start acting like alcoholics.

You can't really accurately diagnose someone, I think. Or I've been told that.

I spent a year in a 12-step program, really committed, because I could not believe what had happened - that I might have killed myself.

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!

The older you get, the easier it is to spot the phonies. And I just think, how unpleasant for them.

Having waited my entire life to get an award for something, anything...I now get awards all the time for being mentally ill. It’s better than being bad at being insane, right? How tragic would it be to be runner-up for Bipolar Woman of the Year?

The trouble with getting introspective when you're pregnant is that you never know who you might run into.