“The ups and downs, the problems and stress, along with all the happiness, have given me optimism and hope because I am living proof of survival.”

I’m not worried about dying. I consult with God, my maker. And I don’t have a lot of problems to work out. I’m pretty squared anyway.

I like the connection with fans and people who have been supportive of me. And I love the idea of real feedback and a two-way street, which is very, very modern.

You can’t cry on a diamond’s shoulder, and diamonds won’t keep you warm at night, but they’re sure fun when the sun shines.

The most sensible thing to do to people you hate is to drink their brandy.

I wear perfume even when I’m alone.

Put on some lipstick and pull yourself together.

A belly laugh increases the ability of your immune system to fight infections.

I think I’m finally growing up – and about time.

Give. Remember always to give. That is the one thing that will make you grow.

I haven’t read any of the autobiographies about me.

I have a woman’s body and a child’s emotions.

I’ve only slept with men I’ve been married to. How many women can make that claim?

I used to think that drinking would help my shyness, but all it did was exaggerate all the negative qualities.

I am a very committed wife. And I should be committed too – for being married so many times.

I love to be casual and comfortable, but I also love the easy glamour of wearing jewelry all the time.

No matter what happens, I’m loud, noisy, earthy and ready for much more living.

Everything is possible through God, and I’m living proof of that.

Each of us must decide whether it is more important to be proved right or to provoke righteousness.

Fire and ice, somehow existing together without destroying each other. More proof that I belonged with him.

I don’t feel the need to prove myself to others, but to prove myself to myself.

People are less self-conscious in the intimacy of family life and during the anxiety of a great sorrow. The dazzling varnish of an extreme politeness is then less in evidence, and the true qualities of the heart regain their proper proportions.

Whenever one refuses to admit such a self-evident truth, for instance, as that it is wrong to steal, don’t argue with him-search him; the reason may be found in his pocket.

New York’s such a wonderful city. Although I was at the library today. The guy was very rude. I said, “I’d like a card.” He says, “You have to prove you’re a citizen of New York.” So I stabbed him.

When I was a kid, I was told rock n’ roll wasn’t music. It wasn’t art. Queen was my proof, my evidence, that these people were wrong – and they meant everything to me.