I have a responsibility to nurture and shepherd my talent and when Im living the parts of my life not related to that I feel I have the right to be left alone. – Ashley Judd
Once you grow past Mommy and Daddy coming running when youre hurt, youre really on your own. Youre alone, and theres no one to help you. – Octavia Butler
Im not on the run from anything and Im not at all clear about what Im running towards. But as some great writer put it, I want to be certain that when I arrive at death, Im totally exhausted. – Fiona Shaw