She might not be as strong as everyone she met, or as fast, or even as smart. But she could bullshit with the best of them. Combine that quality with a license to carry, and a girl could more than get by in this life.

I adore the work of Stephen Sondheim. I like musicales in general. They make surprisingly great running tapes.

how magnanimous was a gesture if one were constantly aware of its magnanimity?

it's smarter to be lucky than it's lucky to be smart.

Reporting is pretty vital to me. It keeps me connected to the world. A 40-hour-per-week day job may be less feasible as time goes on.

Children can be happy when their parents are miserable. But a parent is never happier than her unhappiest child.

There's always time to read. Don't trust a writer who doesn't read. It's like eating food prepared by a cook who doesn't eat.