Is Barbra Streisand coming to the Oscars? Because she'll look awful. I love that dirt show after the awards.

You'd say Richard Gere, Paula.

What about Tommy Lee Jones?

I think he'd be boring, Paula.

He didn't know what he'd done to deserve her love, but he thanked the Lord he had it. Then again, when was love ever given because it was deserved? Respect and honor were earned. Awards were deserved. But love was a gift from one heart to another.

At any given time, all of us have an empty spot: one that is calling for companionship, for example, or for justice, love, romance, or a belly laugh. When I sit down to write, I look to see what hole needs filling at that particular moment.