American Quotes

I think what's fascinating is how many people are playing in politics who maybe haven't played before.

I started out typing and filing and answering the phones for a little nine-person firm. And that nine-person firm gave me my chance to find my own way.

I don't take on a fight just for a fight. I don't tilt at windmills.

Any work that's worth doing has its challenges as well as its opportunities. That's true if you're running a business, it's true if you're trying to help on a campaign.

A leader's most important decisions are about people. Who do you put in which jobs? How long do you leave them in a job?

When you lead change, sometimes you get arrows in your back. I mean, that's just the way the real world is.

People's ideas and fears can make them small but they cannot make you small. People's prejudices can diminish them but they cannot diminish you. Small-minded people can think they determine your worth. But only you can determine your worth.

Well, I've been a Republican for all of my voting life.

I think somehow men understand other men's need for respect differently than they understand it for a woman. I'm disappointed to have to say that, but I think it's undeniably true.

This world is clearly emerging before our eyes. The shifts ahead, the opportunities ahead are massive.

I love being a woman. I like dressing up; I love buying shoes.

You have to master not only the art of listening to your head, you must also master listening to your heart and listening to your gut.

People who don't fit the mold are treated differently than those who do.

The truth is, I'm proud of the life I've lived so far, and though I've made my share of mistakes, I have no regrets.

When you challenge other people's ideas of who or how you should be, they may try to diminish and disgrace you. It can happen in small ways in hidden places, or in big ways on a world stage. You can spend a lifetime resenting the tests, angry about the slights and the injustices. Or, you can rise ab

My mother taught me about the power of inspiration and courage, and she did it with a strength and a passion that I wish could be bottled.

You can talk about movies all you want, but I have this porcelain fetish. I've had it since I was a kid, because there were so many kids in my family, the only place I had any solace was in the bathroom.

They're my favorite two words these days: Oscar reject.

Teens aren't just interested in getting laid. I won't believe that's all they're interested in. I have four younger sisters and they're sick of being shown how they're supposed to react in bed.

Sometimes the only thing we women want is a dick and no arguments. What could make us happier?

People over 30 are interested in sex too, but they get real movies about it.

Marriage is a financial contract; I have enough contracts already.

It didn't rain today, so I didn't have to work. Why don't you have to sit around and wait until it rains?

If I'm not afraid when I'm reading a script, that means I know I've done it before. If I read something and think, Wow, I can't play this part, then I want to play it more.

I've been in the bargain basement of the movie business.

I'm convinced my mother only had sex eight times.

I would love to have children, yes. Maybe even adopt them. I'm not sure that I should pass on my genes.

I would like to do maybe a smaller romantic comedy.

I never wear leather.

I go to bed with men, not boys.