I think all women have a friend who at some point dumped them or betrayed them or deeply disappointed them. And at the same time all women have a friend who they dumped or betrayed or hurt in some way. That's universal in women's friendships.

I am an eighth Chinese, and I come from a large Chinese-American family in Los Angeles.

When you don’t have much, having less isn’t so bad.

You may be desperate, but never let anyone see you as anything less than a cultivated woman.

I love research. I'd go so far as to say I'm a research fanatic.

Snow Flower was my old same for life. I had a greater and deeper love for her than I could ever feel for a person who was my husband.

Let those who believe, believe. Let those who doubt, doubt.