Marriage, or any committed partnership, has become sacred to me, powerful and fragile all at the same time.

Experiences don't make us damaged goods; it's what we do with those experiences that matters.

I am somewhat grateful to the disintegration of my marriage for teaching me a lot about myself and about relationships, and though I wish it hadn't been such a taxing lesson, I wouldn't change a thing.

Marriage isn't just about two people who fit together well. It's about two people who figure out how to fit together well.

Awkward conversations are painful, but they're way easier than divorce, resentment, and heartbreak.

Never marry because it seems like what you should do.

A lot of new stepparents fall into the trap of letting children disobey household expectations in order to gain favor with them.

Don't sacrifice alone time with your spouse just because the kids seem needy. A united front requires adult time alone, so put it in the calendar and make it a priority. A house cannot stand on a shaky foundation.

Do remember to pick your battles when you start parenting your stepchildren.

Don't expect yourself to immediately love your stepchildren. In fact, you may hate them for a bit.

I haven't always been the best advocate for my own body. I was a too-tall, pudgy child who felt completely out of control of the genetic lottery ticket she'd been given, so in retaliation, I shut down. I ignored my body and hated it for not being tiny and cute like my friends' bodies.

There is no level of professional rejection that can compare to almost dying.

I have multiple tattoos.

I think it's lovely when people are more involved in local politics.

That's part of what a relationship is: you don't experience things in the same way.

I think it's always good to get into your partner's mindset.

Everybody's got baggage, and not just the classic, 'Oh I have so much baggage,' but everyone comes with so much context, and you're not just dating a person: you're dating all their context, too. Part of relationships is negotiating each other's context.

I always tell people, 'Take a class or volunteer.' It really helps you get out of your own little pocket of people you always see and gets you exposed to a new group of people.

I remember being a teenager and feeling like I could talk to anyone anywhere about anything.

I definitely think, when you're a teenager, it's more forgiving to talk to strangers and go up to people at a mall or whatever.

Not deciding is a decision. People don't realize that not making a decision is a decision in itself.

I'm not an actress. I'm a writer.

I grew up in a town where there were no Muslims whatsoever, and there was not a lot of exposure.

I'm a mental-health advocate big time, so I think it's great when depression is a thing that's discussed out in the open, because it's still way too stigmatized.

There's nothing like listening to the drone of QVC's always-bubbly pitchwomen, as they try to move loose-fitting tunics with 'just the right amount of sparkle,' to soothe you into a healing slumber.

You didn't have to know anything about show business to appreciate the characters' humor, because at its heart, 'Party Down' was about following dreams, dealing with rejection, and surviving all the lame jobs we've all had to work just to get by in the meantime.

If a show is a critical success but a ratings flop, I assume that people are just championing the show because it looks cool to root for an underdog.

If a show is wickedly, hugely popular, like 'Mad Men,' I assume that the masses, in their infinite inferiority to me, don't know what good TV is and that everyone is just brainwashed.

When someone insists that you watch a show that's already been on for a few seasons, they're basically saying, 'Hey, you're not doing anything for the next five weeks, are you? Because have I got a plan for you every single night! It's 'Weeds!''

Sometimes, I hate-watch television.

It's absolutely amazing to me that anyone allowed their children to watch 'The Ren & Stimpy Show' in the '90s; it's dark, gross, nihilistic, and absolutely bizarre.

In beauty, there's this idea of this perfect picture, and I think, 'How about being present in the now, and a little messy?'

Sunscreen, in the world of beauty, is the ultimate in adulting.

Your skin is like a plant. You have to water it. Make sure it's hydrated, not just squeaky clean.

The ideal intern is committed, creative, organized, ambitious, independent, and able to crack a smile, whether meeting a celebrity or folding socks.

My December is typically one big, sweaty 'wintry mix' blur, not a punch-laden, heartwarming mixer.

I like a semi-stressful massage - one where I can really feel something being worked out.

People often ask me, 'How do you go about choosing who to feature on Into The Gloss?' And I've never had a great answer. Ultimately, I think the #1 thing that draws me to someone is their sense of freedom.

Products are a way to connect with - or disconnect from - who you are.

I am, in fact, a candle salesperson's worst nightmare - or dream come true, depending on the salesperson.

Over the years of running Into The Gloss, I began to see a gap in the way beauty companies were creating products and marketing them to women. There wasn't one brand that really spoke to girls like me, who created products for real life. So we set out to create that brand with Glossier.

I must admit that self-tanner is one beauty arena I've been hesitant to explore, let alone fully embrace.

When Glossier launched in the U.S. back in 2014, it felt small - but in a good way. We were able to introduce ourselves locally, start a community, and build something special together.

When you own a pair of haircutting scissors, you cut your own hair constantly.

My desk is more of a place where I set my stuff, and then I move around. If I'm at the office, I'm usually wandering around to different meeting rooms all day or taking people out or making tea. I'm rarely at my desk; it's just a place to hang my hat.

At 'Vogue,' I was responsible for a lot of production work, and production work is highly detailed, and you have to be very resourceful to fit a square peg into a round hole. I learned to push the envelope when it comes to asking questions or making requests.

So much of venture capital is pattern recognition.

Our message has always transcended borders and cultures and is central to who we are as a brand.

My musical inclinations are fine and dandy within the confines of my ears and my earphones but don't sit well with others.

This is hard to admit, but historically, I haven't worn sunscreen. I know - not good.