We tend to think of divorced or complicated families as a modern invention, and that is not at all true. You only have to read the Greek myths to see broken homes, widows, divorce, stepchildren, children trying to get along with new parents.

I am committed to writing appropriate books for the middle grades. This means no bad language, no gratuitous or explicit violence, and no sexual content beyond what you might find in a PG-rated movie – expressions of who likes whom, holding hands, and perhaps the occasional kiss. The idea that we should treat sexual orientation itself as an adults-only topic, however, is absurd. Non-heterosexual children exist. To pretend they do not, to fail to recognize that they have needs for support and validation like any child, would be bad teaching, bad writing, and bad citizenship.

The first lesson every child of Athena learned: Mom was the best at everything, and you should never, ever suggest otherwise.

Sadie," he said forlornly, "when you become a parent, you may understand this. One of my hardest jobs as a father, one of my greatest duties, was to realize that my own dreams, my own goals and wishes, are secondary to my children's.

Young people don't always do what they're told, but if they can pull it off and do something wonderful, sometimes they escape punishment.

Just keep moving! we're almost there." "almost where?" Juno chuckled. "all roads lead there child. you should know that" "detention?" Percy asked. "Rome, child, the old woman said. "Rome

Juno: "All roads lead there child. You should know that." Percy: "Detention?

Frank Zhang: lumbering klutz, child of Mars, part-time pachyderm.

Bes had indeed put on his ugly outfit. He climbed onto the roof of the limbo and stood there, legs planted, arms akimbo, like superman-exept with only the underwear. I wasn't sure what to say except: "Put some clothes on!" "These children are under my protection," Bes insisted. "I don't know you," I said, "I never met you before today." "Nonsense. You expressly asked for my attention." "I didn't ask for the Speedo Patrol!

I enjoy writing for both kids and adults, though I think I'm better at children's stories because I was a teacher for so long, and I know that audience well. The process is no different whether I'm writing for children or adults. Really, the elements of making a good story are the same.

Fortunately, we did most of our athletic stuff inside, so we didn't have to jog through Tribeca looking like a bunch of boot-camp hippie children.

You will not believe me, but I am proud of your strength. Sometimes. . . sometimes the only way I can care for my children is to keep my distance.

I shopped at Harrods and Louis Vuitton, as they were top on my priority list. And that's when a friendly shopkeeper told me that I could get mugged as my luxury bags were screaming for attention. And he gave me garbage bags to cover them. So here I was walking around in London with garbage bags in my hand.

I was taking a connecting flight from Vijayawada to Hyderabad and Kajol was on the same flight. We were waiting for the lift and when I got in, the doors began closing. Kajol and her manager were all set to get in, but by then, the lift began moving up. I was so embarrassed that when I met her later, I apologized for the goof up.

There's not enough awareness about healthcare and people don't realize the importance of getting a timely health check-up until it is too late.

I'm not very comfortable with skin show.

Even when I meet people, they start talking to me in Telugu, even though I'm a Kannadiga. But my character in Hello Guru Prema Kosame' will change that image of mine. You'll see me as an urban city girl in glamorous clothes.

I've always been like this, very slow, I like to work aaramse.

I love being part of Tamil movies.

We're living in an era where the audience are welcoming content-driven stories, and not just asking to see actresses as glam props.

To be honest, I never even planned my career in South. I simply went with the flow and took things as they came.

When I was young I did not know about the Telugu film industry. Then I forayed into it and one project led to another.

I am really excited to be launching my very own app. I have always enjoyed keeping in touch with my fans and interacting with them but with this we take it one step ahead since it's so personalized.

Even if I had not become a doctor like my parents, I would've done something to do with academics.

I am not an actress who demands for only business class tickets.

I hate those actresses who want everything to be luxurious.

I think one needs to be passionate about food to be in the food business.

In Jarasandha,' I can relate to my character pretty well, considering it is about a progressive and smart girl. She is a small time model, who is quite forward in her thinking.

There are quite some interesting roles. Just take my career for instance. I played a vivacious aerobics instructor in Porki.' In my Telugu debut Bava,' I played a lively girl from a village. In Udayan,' my Tamil debut, I played a soft spoken Brahmin girl.

After working in Porki,' it took a long time for me to sign my second Kannada film. But, I didn't plan that break.

I'm happy to do good roles, irrespective of language.

I always yearned to explore the entrepreneur in me.

I have this special connect with Tollywood, some kind of a Karmic connection.

It's one of those once in a lifetime opportunities for me to be sharing the screen with a star of the stature of Pawan Kalyan, and I jumped at it. The intensity that he brings to the screen is incredible, he's a phenomenal performer.

Being a South Indian, I think it was easier for me to pick up the languages on the go.

I think proficiency in language helps greatly with acting.

I cannot wait to see Salman Khan, I feel like a young fan.

I'm hoping to do more performance-oriented roles.

There are many people who are unable to eat even a single meal in a day and it is our responsibility to help in whatever way we can.

Humanity has to step up, take some time out consciously for nature, and help it recover itself.

People are forced to become doctors or engineers today. It makes no sense to force children to study something they are not interested in. I believe each one should be encouraged to follow their dreams.

I never planned anything in my life.

When I am not shooting, it gives me time to follow my other hobbies.

Strangely, I was just not interested in biology.

I like all languages equally.

Language is no longer a barrier for artistes.

I have a Husky named Blu. One would think, given his country of origin, that he would love a cold water bath, but he is a third generation Husky who has quite adjusted to the climate in Bengaluru.

Unless you are born into an army family, you are never quite prepared for life with someone from that background. These are people who are putting their lives on the line to protect the country and everyone in it, and to be married to someone like that seemed like a risk.

'Mass Leader' not only gave me the opportunity to work with Shivanna and that too as his romantic interest, but it also brought me together with a great team.

I have fantasized about people I haven't worked with for sure. Sometimes, when am watching a film, I'll be thinking, Oh my god, I should've got this scene or this song.'