Femininity and masculinity are social constructs. Female and male are biological. We don't have to learn to be men or women but we do have to learn to be ladies and gentlemen.

The owner of Mojo's was a suicide blonde, dyed by her own hand.

I have finally figured out that the purpose of life is to enjoy it.

He unzipped his pants and his brains fell out.

I had to learn the image is not the word, which is a jolt for a literary soul. But it has served me well in terms of understanding plot, in terms of watching actors develop characters.

Don't hope more than you're willing to work.

People are like tea bags; you never know how strong they'll be until they're in hot water. In times of trouble, you not only discover what you truly believe but whether or not you can act on your beliefs.