One feels so despairing on some levels about what's going on in our culture, in regards to things like gender inequality. But there is progress. There is enhanced empathy and respect for others, we are fighting the tide, even though it seems like a tug of war sometimes.

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My washing machine overwhelms me with its options and its sophistication.

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I used to be more paranoid and stressed, constantly worrying about my Plan B. But the truth is I don't have one.

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I was an escapee of childhood. I always wanted to grow up.

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We're in an environment where everyone gets compartmentalized very quickly.

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I think that life force is invaluable.

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I still love the people I’ve loved, even if I cross the street to avoid them.

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Change is usually preceded by some kind of drift.

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It's taken me a long time to learn to accept the risks and just be willing to try it over and over again.

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Before I had my child, I thought I knew all the boundaries of myself, that I understood the limits of my heart. It's extraordinary to have all those limits thrown out, to realize your love is inexhaustible.

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