I would like to be known as an intelligent woman, a courageous woman, a loving woman, a woman who teaches by being.

No not me go find someone else to bring down

If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude.

I am convinced that most people do not grow up ... our real selves, the children inside, are still innocent and shy as magnolias.

Everything in the universe has a rhythm, everything dances.

And one of my absolute favorite quotes of all-time, one that I've adopted as one of my greatest life mottos: Life loves to be taken by the lapel and told: "I'm with you kid. Let's go."

I made the decision to quit show business. Give up the skintight dresses and manicured smiles. The false concern over sentimental lyrics. I would never again work to make people smile inanely and would take on the responsibility of making them think.