Life is unjust, people can be cruel, and yet if you harden your heart, you will lose what little love there is in this world.

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

Dying's not so bad. At least I won't have to answer the telephone.

We animals live life in all its glorious uncertainty. Why do politicians think they can control events?

My lesbianism is an act of Christian charity. All those women out there praying for a man, and I'm giving them my share.

Do not judge. Never presume to judge another human being anyway. That's up to heaven.

Hollywood called just as I crested thirty. My novels did not and still do not interest them, but my writing ability did.