In some ways I've lived my life like a man, made my own decisions, etc. I've been as terrified as the next person, but you've got to keep going.

A sharp knife cuts the quickest and hurts the least.

We are taught you must blame your father, your sisters, your brothers, the school, the teachers - but never blame yourself. It's never your fault. But it's always your fault, because if you wanted to change you're the one who has got to change.

To be loved is very demoralizing

Dressing up is a bore. At a certain age, you decorate yourself to attract the opposite sex, and at a certain age, I did that. But I'm past that age.

You can say or write anything about me you like. Just don't, for any reason, ever tell the truth.

I like to move fast, and wearing high heels was tough, and low heels with a skirt is unattractive. So pants took over.