I think of the future all the time. All my life I've chased dreams of what could be. For the first time in my life, I've actually caught one. I'll give you one day at a time, Claire. But remember, I'm thousands of days ahead already.

It took me a long time to realize this: We get to choose what defines us.

I should let people in. If they leave, they leave. If I break, I break. It happens to everyone. Right?

There was a certain power beautiful mothers held over their less beautiful daughters.

Wasn't that the point to being married? That you had a partner, someone you trusted, to help with important decisions.

Stability was overrated. Crises and adventures, on the other hand, could actually teach you something.

Every life needs a little space. It leaves room for good things to enter it.