The truth is simple, you do not die from love. You only wish you did.

Surviving means being born over and over.

I'm not classically pretty; I've always been too heavy; I've had thyroid disease and it's very hard for me to lose weight - but I've always had men pursue me. I've always had that 'it' thing. God knows why. Maybe it's pheromones, I don't know.

At certain historic moments, grandparents took on childrearing responsibilities. In many cultures, they still do. Chinese grandparents who are able to retire at 55 are seen all over Beijing bouncing grandbabies. In the United States, we can't afford to retire at 55.

Plot is just a fancy way of saying 'and then.

I have forgotten my rave reviews and memorized my vicious ones - like most writers.

Famous people complain about fame, but they never want to give it back, myself included.