“How to raise sons who respect women:Never give them the opportunity to see you disrespect yourself.”

“In writing, a good guy must never break any of the Ten Commandments. A bad guy must break every one. That’s why writing female characters is so much fun. They’re not GUYS at all.”

“…and that casual glance was the beginning of a cataclysm of love that still had not ended half a century later.”

“Trust me: if it doesn’t match: it will clash! Focusing on a stunning complimentary color instead of a close-but-not-quite-right one is one of the most helpful contributions you can make to the design.”

“And middle-class women, although taught to value established forms, are in the same position as the working class: neither can use established forms to express what the forms were never intended to express (and may very well operate to conceal).”

“Never before have you had the chance to build a personal brain like you can today.”

“Locking in your brand and pairing it with a coherent story is the first step to being a rainmaker.”

“When it comes to rain making that all followers are equally valuable. Some people have a lot more influence than others.”

“When you present your brand consistently people come to know what to expect from you and ultimately look to you for insights and leadership in your niche.”

“Think big. That’s what making rain is all about.”

“Everyone from firefighters to sushi chefs who are experts in their fields can enter the mainstream conversation taking place on myriad media channels to voice their opinion’s and talk about their expertise.”

“I was always taught them when you’re lucky enough to learn something or have some advantage you should share it.”

“Choosing a narrow brand message gets you in the door.”

“Crafting a brain requires reflection strategic thinking and self-awareness.”

“The key is to use all the assets you have in establishing your brand: credentials experience and accomplishments.”