“I can always be distracted by love, but eventually I get horny for my creativity.” —Gilda Radner Woman Who Rocks: Gilda Radner (this is her second appearance on Women Who Rock, the first was on April 20) Occupation: Comedienne, actress Why She Rocks: Gilda made us laugh! She is best known for her five years more…

“Dreams are…illustrations from the book your soul is writing for you.” —Marsha Norman, The Fortune Teller (1987) I wrote a while back that one of my dream jobs would be as a yoga instructor at a beach; that way I could combine my favorite place to be (the beach) with one of my greatest passions more…

“There is no substitute for the riches gained on a lifetime basis by the young American who studies or works abroad.” —Letitia Baldrige I believe this quote is true, and one of my lifelong dreams has always been to work and live abroad for a period of time. Don’t get me wrong; I love living more…

“My limbs work, so I’m not going to complain about the way my body is shaped.” —Drew Barrymore I absolutely love this quote. What a great kick in the butt for anyone who complains about the size of their ass, their honking nose, thunder thighs, or flat chest. Can you walk? Can you use your more…

“Analyzing what you haven’t got as well as what you have is a necessary ingredient of a career.” —Grace Moore I’m trying out a new format for the daily Woman Who Rocks. Please leave a comment below and let me know if you like it! Woman Who Rocks: Grace Moore Occupation: Opera singer, actress in more…

“Always be smarter than the people who hire you.” —Lena Horne Coming from Lena, I think that is some pretty powerful advice. Lena Horne was an American singer, dancer, civil rights activist, actress, and jazz icon. The video below is from an Associated Press story regarding her recent death in May of 2010. It includes more…

“Being in therapy is great. I spend an hour just talking about myself. It’s kinda like being the guy on a date.” —Caroline Rhea Hey, if there are any single men out there reading this blog, please pay attention to this quote. I’ve heard it from quite a few of my single girlfriends that you more…

“Off-the-rack solutions, like bargain basement dresses, never fit anyone.” —Françoise Giroud Don’t be afraid to make your own dress every once in a while. Yeah, it’s a lot more work, and the results aren’t guaranteed, but you just might create something unique that is the perfect fit! I’m living this quote every day because my more…

“Friendship with oneself is all important, because without it one cannot be friends with anyone else in the world.” —Eleanor Roosevelt Eleanor rocks! Her first entry in the Women Who Rock pages was on March 1, 2010, and as I predicted, it will not be the only time. She is one of the 20th century’s more…

If someone listens, or stretches out a hand, or whispers a kind word of encouragement, or attempts to understand a lonely person, extraordinary things begin to happen. —Loretta Girzartis, 1920, American educator and writer I found this beautiful quote and a few others by Loretta online but could not find much information about her. If more…