“Theres a really stupid saying: When life hands you a lemon, make lemonade. Well, I have a better saying: When life hands you a lemon, shove that lemon up its stupid butt.”

“People are the most difficult thing in the world to change”

“Im not a bad person. I havent killed anyone. I (rarely) lie. I dont kick little puppies. So why do people look at me as if the world would be a better place without me?”

“There are times I wish I were invisible. Which is silly, since I do everything I can to stand out.”

“How does fear become so powerful? We cant see it. We cant touch it, yet it gets its claws in us and begins to control us. Sigh. I hate feeling afraid, and I hate, hate, HATE feeling out of control.”

“There are two kinds of people, shed said. Those who coast through life like ducks in a row, following one after the other, and those who ride the waves. Tears spilled down my cheeks, and my voice c...”

“Failed relationships can be described as so much wasted make-up.”

“Sex without love is a meaningless experience, but as far as meaningless experiences go its pretty damn good.”

“Aside from the obvious, Francesca, what do you want in return for supplying information? Bones asked, getting back to the subject. You to take me, she replied at once. Not gonna happen! I spat, squ...”

“It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.”

“If I am going to be drownedif I am going to be drownedif I am going to be drowned, why, in the name of the seven mad gods who rule the sea, was I allowed to come thus far and contemplate sand and t...”

“I'm an Earth ecstatic, and my creed is simple: All life is sacred, life loves life, and we are capable of improving our behavior toward one another. As basic as that is, for me it's also tonic and ...”