“ I'm really clear about what my life mission is now. There's no more depression or lethargy, and I feel like I've returned to the athlete I once was. I'm integrating all the parts of me - jock, musician, writer, poet, philosopher - and becoming stronger as a result. Alanis Morissette Singer-Songwriter
“ I don't let people use me. That's why I like a small number of people in my life. The more people in my life, the more complex it becomes, so I just try to keep it at a minimum. Anita Baker Singer-Songwriter
“ This is my life - I want to tell stories. There is something huge inside me that pushes me to tell stories, and tell stories for an audience and everybody. Dario Argento Film Director
“ Smoking calms me down. It's enjoyable. I don't want politicians deciding what is exciting in my life. David Hockney Photographer
“ Life experiences can, at times, be quite humbling, but you learn from them. But I like the changes in my life and what kind of person they've made me into. I'm very open, not as judgmental as I was in my twenties, and a lot more compassionate. Donna Air Television Presenter
“ These rejections hurt me terribly because I felt it was my life that was being rejected. Edmund White Novelist