Knowing Latin and having two years of Attic Greek gave me the strong foundation upon which I've built a career. I think the classical training, more than anything, has provided me with longevity.

I became a lesbian because of women, because women are beautiful, strong, and compassionate.

The human animal varies from class to class, culture to culture. In one way we are consistent: We are irrational.

Never, ever underestimate your readers. Everything you do registers.

Oh well, maybe the only beauty left in cities is in the oil slicks on the road and maybe there isn't any beauty left in the people who live in these places.

I think the reason I choose the comic approach so often is because it's harder, therefore affording me the opportunity to show off.

You can't be truly rude until you understand good manners.