You know what’s funny about death? I mean other than absolutely nothing at all? You’d think we could remember finding out we weren’t immortal. Sometimes I see children sobbing airports and I think, “Aww. They’ve just been told.
There is no point at which you can say, ‘Well, I’m successful now. I might as well take a nap.’
Part of my gestalt is that I still feel a little bit like a wallflower. Even in my own life. I talk about myself behind my back.
My heart’s in the right place. I know, ’cuz I hid it there.
Oh! This’ll impress you – I’m actually in the Abnormal Psychology textbook. Obviously my family is so proud. Keep in mind though, I’m a PEZ dispenser and I’m in the abnormal Psychology textbook. Who says you can’t have it all?
If my life wasn’t funny it would just be true, and that is unacceptable.
I get lots of awards for being mentally ill. Apparently, I am better at being mentally ill than almost anything else I’ve ever done. Seriously – I have a shelf of awards for being bipolar.
As you get older, the pickings get slimmer, but the people don’t.
You know how most illnesses have symptoms you can recognize? Like fever, upset stomach, chills, whatever. Well, with manic depression, it’s sexual promiscuity, excessive spending, and substance abuse – and that just sounds like a fantastic weekend in Vegas to me!
The world of manic depression is a world of bad judgment calls.
From here on out, there’s just reality. I think that’s what maturity is: a stoic response to endless reality. But then, what do I know?
I quote fictional characters, because I’m a fictional character myself!
For Star Wars, they had me tape down my breasts because there are no breasts in space. I have some. I have two.
My extroversion is a way of managing my introversion.
The older you get, the easier it is to spot the phonies. And I just think, how unpleasant for them.
Your innermost urges will tell you what strategy to employ to accomplish your special purpose while doing the work you enjoy.
Everything is negotiable. Whether or not the negotiation is easy is another thing.
Bipolar disorder can be a great teacher. It’s a challenge, but it can set you up to be able to do almost anything else in your life.
Instant gratification takes too long.
No motive is pure. No one is good or bad-but a hearty mix of both. And sometimes life actually gives to you by taking away.