When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope... - Erma Bombeck

"When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you gave me'."

"I am not a glutton - I am an explorer of food"

"Don't confuse fame with success. Madonna is one; Helen Keller is the other."

"When your mother asks, "Do you want a piece of advice?"it's a mere formality. It doesn't matter if you answer yes or no. You're going to get it anyway."

"Dreams have only one owner at a time. That's why dreamers are lonely."