“Pornography is pornography, what is there to see? Movies are attempting to destroy something that's supposed to be the most beautiful thing a man and a woman can have by making it cheap and common. It's what you don't see that's attractive.”

“I'd have to say one of the memorable ones was probably the first guest we had, which was Juliet Prowse: a beautiful lady and talented performer, ... She probably took a big chance coming on with a lot of farm animals.”

“Twig was successful financially, but what good is it if you don't have time to plant tomatoes or sit on a garden bench? People would say you're so fortunate to have a beautiful yard, but we didn't get to enjoy it.”

“The other beauty of it is if it really does support two chefs, you have two chefs not burning themselves out by trying to be a 24-hour business. Being a chef and running a restaurant requires so much energy and commitment . . .”

“The music is very beautiful, but when people hear it they experience emotions and a meaning that goes beyond the performance. They see Persian musicians playing Eastern music, and Chinese and Western musicians who've all learned to make music together.”

“There is so much more than that little space from 14 to 40. And if you cut that off and begin to believe that you are not good past a certain age, then you end up scared and insecure and afraid. That is definitely NOT beautiful.”

“It hit all of us like a sledgehammer. The kids were so happy. ... They were wonderful. You just can't imagine going from a beautiful moment to it's all over. It's a tragedy all the way around.”

Though my mental illness is more likened to a big, nasty green monster than something heart-wrenchingly beautiful, I think I have learned many wonderful lessons from my many afflictions.

You are a beautiful creation and were made like no one else. Your uniqueness is a pleasant gift you can give to the world if you are willing to define and live that out. And, it is the best gift you will ever give yourself.

“She was absolutely outstanding. That was probably her best home performance ever. She does those kind of routines every day in practice, but she can be anxious in meets sometimes. I didn't see that tonight. It was beautiful.”