Because it’s no longer enough to be a decent person. It’s no longer enough to shake our heads and make concerned grimaces at the news. True enlightened activism is the only thing that can save humanity from itself.

So, why do you write these strong female characters?

Because you’re still asking me that question."

[Equality Now speech, May 15, 2006]

Very occasionally, if you pay really close attention, life doesn't suck.

"Someone else's loss is my chocolatey goodness"

Life not just to live and enjoy and die one day.....its an extraordinary journey to go through this world alive.... Its not a journey to reach a goal or a destination.....its a path we create for others to reach to us....."

The world is on fire! Why am I sitting in front of my computer? It is because I don’t have a fire extinguisher for the world, and there isn’t a global 911 to call.