While I'm not an expect in psychology, I'm of the opinion that anyone - even strangers - can sense the urgency of a request, and most people will usually do the right thing.

I don't care if your dad is the Sultan of Brunei. You happened to be born into a privileged family. What you do with that truth is completely up to you. I'm here because I want to be with you. But if I didn't, all the money in the world wouldn't have changed my feelings for you.

In the end you should always do the right thing even if it's hard.

I want characters to have voices that feel authentic, unique, honest, fresh and original - all at once. Part of that authenticity is evoking genuine emotion across life - the sadness, passion, love, sense of loss, missed opportunities, and confusion even. All of this helps us realize that our choices do impact the lives that we eventually lead.

My mom used to tell me that whatever you do, marry someone who loves you more than you love him.

If you look for me, I'm in the fiction section. Romance has its own section.

You've gotten so caught up in being alone that you're afraid of what might happen if you actually find someone else that can take you away from it.