One isn't born with courage. One develops it by doing small courageous things.

The intensity with which young people live demands that they "blank out" as often as possible.

We must infuse our lives with art. Our national leaders must be informed that we want them to use our taxes to support street theatre in order to oppose street gangs. We should have a well-supported regional theatre in order to oppose regionalism and.

I'm grateful to intelligent people. That doesn't mean educated. That doesn't mean intellectual. I mean really intelligent. What black old people used to call 'mother wit' means intelligence that you had in your mother's womb. That's what you rely on. You know what's right to do.

The woman who truly intends to live a good life is already living phenomenally since intent is part of the achievement.

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive

When I passed forty I dropped pretense, 'cause men like women who got some sense.