“The notion that life could be any different - that it could be better - becomes inconceivable. You forget how good it was to be normal. Worst of all, you come to believe that you prefer it this way.”

“No one can turn back the clock. Lie about your age if you want, but we're all going in the same direction.”

“When everything is available, nothing is ever enough.”

“Basically, when it comes to women, both aging and eating are somehow shameful.”

“The notion that life could be any different - that it could be better - becomes inconceivable. You forget how good it was to be normal. Worst of all, you come to believe that you prefer it this way.”