Leigh did what any sane female faced with such an e-mail would do: deleted it to resist the temptation of replying, cleared her trash to resist the temptation of recalling it, and then called tech support to restore all her recently deleted e-mails. (Chasing Harry Winston)

I have a whole iPod full of exceptionally bad music, truly awful stuff including a disproportionate number of one hit wonders from the early '80s and lots of hair bands. I find it utterly impossible to love a song until I know every single word, so listening to live music or new bands is pretty much out.

He certainly seems like the perfect guy but none of that matters if he's not the perfect guy for you.

a few bad apples is no reason not to visit the orchard.

Naturally, I mine my girlfriends lives for good anecdotes and stories - so many of their experiences find their way into my books.

I'm not denying that he's a terrific guy, but I'm not sure he's terrific for me.

Focus on yourself -- do what you want, when you want, without having to consider anyone else's agenda.