Perfectionism is really a challenge for me, and it causes me to be super-critical of myself in so many ways: about body image constantly; about parenting; about being a mother.

If someone is genuine, compassionate and kind, that is a turn-on. A sense of humor is a huge turn on, and that goes hand in hand with intelligence.

I feel very grateful that I have never had to be or ever chosen to be or accidentally found myself to be in the space of the other woman.

If you don't like me, don't turn your television on at the holidays, because you won't be able to escape.

I go to a lot of stand-up comedy. I find more inspiration from observational stuff than from rap.

Don't quit. Never give up trying to build the world you can see, even if others can't see it. Listen to your drum and your drum only. It's the one that makes the sweetest sound.

Enthusiasm is excitement with inspiration, motivation, and a pinch of creativity.

Write every day; never give up; it's supposed to be difficult; try to find some pleasure and reward in the act of writing, because you can't look for praise from editors, readers, or critics. In other words, tips that are much easier to give than to take.