It takes a long time to get to be a diva. I mean, you gotta work at it.

It takes a long time to become young.

A defining moment takes a long time to get over, if you ever do.

It takes a long time to write a novel when you have to keep interrupting your work to earn money.

Fame doesn't redeem you. It takes a long time to get there, and when you're finally there, you realise you still have authority figures telling you what to do.

If you look at the history of presidential memorials, it takes a long time to get them done.