I became very aware of how important it is to connect with children - possibly for the children, if they're in the mood for that - but certainly for the adults.

I think if a woman is very happy with herself and at ease with her choices, it goes a long way toward making other people feel at ease with her.

Partly, I'm worried that no one is saying anything because they are afraid of being seen as politically correct.

Somebody once said to me if you want to be understood, don't write fiction.

I remember the time I said, 'I don't think you love yourself. You need to learn to love yourself.'

I think, life is miserable.

I think people hold back all kinds of things. And in a way, they just want to be nice. They want to be civil.