A narcissism shared by two.

Consider the "new" woman. She's trying to be Pollyanna Borgia, clearly a conflict of interest. She's supposed to be a ruthless winner at work and a bundle of nurturing sweetness at home.

I think the reason I choose the comic approach so often is because it's harder, therefore affording me the opportunity to show off. Also, a comic vision is my natural world view, but I've grown up in spite of myself and I can pass the comic twist if it detracts from what the characters need. Yes, the life of a saint is hard.

I do think women avoid power. Power assumes responsibility and accountability, and I think many, many women want to have it both ways.

Every day you're alive and someone loves you is a miracle.

He tried to drown his troubles but they knew how to swim.

There's a thin line between collectivity and chaos.