Quote by Erica Jong (b. 1942)

• I have accepted fear as a part of life - specifically the fear of change. I have gone ahead despite the pounding in the heart that says: turn back.

• Everyone has talent; what is rare is the courage to follow the talent to the dark place where it leads.

• Sex and creativity are often seen by dictators as subversive activities.

• You take your life in your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing, no one to blame.

• If you don't risk anything, you risk even more.

• Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn't.