The part of my education that has had the deepest influence wasn't any particular essay or even a specific class, it was how I was able to apply everything I learned in the library to certain situations in my life. . . The library takes me away from my everyday life and allows me to see other places and learn to understand other people unlike myself.

Once you know the Romance languages, singing in those languages is so sexy and sensual. I do have a global audience, so why not?

Love is a constant source of inspiration, surprise, and wonderment.

The challenge is always as a writer, is this going to work, because it's a very intimate process, and I tend to be very introverted and insular, and when I write, it's in my head.

I think it's important to have a happy parent.

You never know what life has in store for you, but I believe there are certain things one is meant to go through

I wouldn't recommend working with your partner for everyone, because it's tough. There's got to be a really keen balance. You've got to know when to stop being the manager and become the husband. I can't go home and complain to my husband about my manager.