[Emily Litella line:] Never mind.

[Motherhood is] the biggest gamble in the world. It is the glorious life force. It's huge and scary-it's an act of infinite optimism.

Motherhood . . . is an act of infinite optimism.

There are those who open their hearts to others...who never think twice about giving of themselves. They are the wonderful warmhearted people who make all the difference in our lives.

While we have the gift of life, it seems to me the only tragedy is to allow part of us to die - whether it is our spirit, our creativity or our glorious uniqueness.

You feel completely in control when you hear a wave of laughter coming back at you that you have caused.

Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what's going to happen next.