On Being ‘Normal’
“All the good people are nuts.
In my opinion, living with manic depression takes a tremendous amount of balls.
They should issue medals along with the steady stream of medication.
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Yes, of course I knew.
The only one who didnt know was George Lucas.
Those actresses travel outside themselves and play characters.
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And Im more of an archaeologist.
I play what I am.
I dig what I can.
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Its a character that’s not too far from myself, except I dont have any laser guns.
Shes a very proactive character and gets the job done.
So if youre going to get typecast as something, that might as well be it for me.
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On Absolutes
“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.
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“Carrie Fisher in her book Wishful Drinking
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