I think there's a sickness in the world. People are sick at heart and mind and spirit. People are just, 'Oh God, none of this belongs to me. Not this government, not this thing called America, not the decisions made about my life.' There's a sense of estrangement that's with us again.

I didn't set out to be an icon, to save the lesbians of the world. But women were hungry. We were starving for someone who talked about what we were thinking and feeling. And somehow I stumbled into a clearing -- here are some things I found that maybe would be useful -- and I flew them out like model airplanes.

Fill you mind with the meaningless stimuli of a world preoccupied with meaningless things, and it will not be easy to feel peace in your heart

It is dainty to be sick, if you have leisure and convenience for it

Living life with a smile is the best aliment for any sickness one might encounter.

When heart and mind connect with spirit and purpose, there is nothing we cannot do.