Poetry is on earth to make you serene, not corrupt your mind, thoughts,or emotions

Seeing something once is better than hearing about it a hundred times. Doing something once is better than seeing it a hundred times.

Sisters, as you know, also have a unique relationship. This is the person who has known you your entire life, who should love you and stand by you no matter what, and yet it's your sister who knows exactly where to drive the knife to hurt you the most.

I think sometimes as an adult, you take people for what they do, and what they are now, instead of the whole picture of their lives.

I don't really know anything about the movie business, even though I've lived in Los Angeles my whole life - somehow I've never bumped into it.

What stays with me most is a general sense of loss, unease, and longing for the past that cannot be relieved.

It's funny how in that moment I see things clearly. Am I beaten down? Yes. Have I allowed myself to become a victim? Somewhat. Am I afraid? Always. Does some part of me still long to fly away from this place? Absolutely. But I can't leave. Sam and I have built a life for Joy. It isn't perfect, but it's a life. My family's happiness means more to me that starting over again. Page 210