Back in the 1960s, I saw Peter, Paul and Mary. I was at that age, about 14, and I was mesmerized.

For me from a pretty young age up until about 21 years old hallucinogenics had a huge place in my life.

A sense of freedom is something that, happily, comes with age and life experience.

Writers obviously have to bear witness to the harsh face of the age.

Stop living a day at a time and stop worrying about age.

Young women from a very young age are taught that life will be easier if you can just turn on the charming smile and say very little and be complacent and docile and sweet.

I started writing when I had three kids under the age of 4. I used to write every ten minutes I got to sit in front of a computer. Now, when I have more time, I function the same way: if it's writing time, I write.

I'm never overawed by a situation and I think that's because I've always looked several years older than I am. So because people were treating me like I was 40 when I was 29, I've always felt in control of a situation. People used to say, when you're 32, you'll look 32. I'm still waiting for that moment, where my age catches up with my appearance.

I am 54 and age is slowly writing itself on my face.

I envy the sensibility in Europe, appreciating beauty in women as they age. I'm going to go that way. I might dye my gray hair for a bit, but beyond that the buck stops. I'm not having any work done.