The most important thing to realize is that everyone is capable of telling a story.

You're much more believable if you talk in your own voice.

If you woke up each morning, and immediately dwelt on your ills, what sort of a day could you look forward to?

If you don't go to a dance you can never be rejected but you'll never get to dance either.

I've seen a lot of people buy my books and then fall asleep on the plane soon afterwards.

The whole art of life is knowing the right time to say things.

I don't think you're happier if you're thin or beautiful or rich or married. You have to make your own happiness. My heroines do not become beautiful elegant swans, they become confident ducks and get on with life.