It was essential that I never show doubt about what I was doing.

I could never be a woman, 'cause I'd just stay home and play with my breasts all day.

she is nearing forty and not so easily forgiven as when her skin bloomed like roses.

She didn't even finish her last sentence; it just trailed off. I think the subject had changed in her head while her mouth had continued on the old topic, not realizing it was out of supplies.

He never complicates a desire by overthinking it, unlike Mirabelle, who spins a cocoon around an idea until it is immobile.

I didn't come from a wealthy family. I had no money. Maybe it goes back to naivete which is your greatest asset when you're young. If I was starting in comedy today and if it didn't work the first time, I'd probably quit. But I kept at it, kept at it.

All I've ever wanted was an honest week's pay for an honest day's work.