I pray thee cease thy counsel, Which falls into mine ears as profitless as water in a sieve.
If you ever find yourself walking a mile in my shoes, I hope that you would be at least be given the same choice.
Having the choice at the end of my life has become incredibly important. It has given me a sense of peace during a time that otherwise would be dominated by fear, uncertainty and pain.
There is a difference between a person who is dying and a person who is suicidal. I do not want to die. I am dying.
Americans around the country who came forward to make my 'bucket list' dream come true.
To have control of my own mind. . . to go with dignity is less terryfying. When I look at both options I have to die, I feel this is far more humane.
I believe this choice is ethical, and what makes it ethical is it is a choice.
I went to San Francisco. I found someone’s heart.
Writing is like praying, because you stop all other activities, descend into silence, and listen patiently to the depths of your soul, waiting for true words to come. When they do, you thank God because you know the words are a gift, and you write them down as honestly and cleanly as you can.
I am a socialist and at the same time clear about a certain number of values. . . family values, environmental values, the value of succeeding at school, the value of merit and respect for work. To me these are not incompatible with being of the left.
Deep inside, I was hoping I'd win: The competition was tough, but I learned from other's mistakes.