We're told to go on living our lives as usual, because to do otherwise is to let the terrorists win, and really, what would upset the Taliban more than a gay woman wearing a suit in front of a room full of Jews?

You're never too old to play. You're only too old for low-rise jeans.

Some people believe that to find happiness, you should live each day of your life as if it's your last because that way you will appreciate every single moment you have. Other people believe that you should live each day as if it's your first because then every day can be the beginning of a new journey.

Come on, if you don't win tonight it doesn't mean you're not a good person, it just means you're not a good actor.

Our flaws are what makes us human. If we can accept them as part of who we are, they really don't even have to be an issue.

I want people to like me - but not at my expense. I just learned that there are too many people who are going to have an opinion about me whether I am kind to them or not. I can't control what they're feeling. I am not a yeller and I don't have a temper, but I do want people to do their best. And if someone is a friend and I see that they're doing stuff that is not helping them grow, I will make it a point to talk to them about it.

Procrastination is not the problem. It is the solution. Procrastinate now, don’t put it off.