Gina Barreca

Once we hit forty, women only have about four taste buds left: one for vodka, one for wine, one for cheese, and one for chocolate.

Two things I do for maintenance: I get a manicure once a month, and I see my therapist about every six weeks. I am happy to report that, at this point, my nails crack more often than I do.

For many of us, our proms were less Walt Disney's 'Cinderella' and more Stephen King's 'Carrie.' The less we spent on them, the better.

If I ever had to be on an amusement park ride, I probably wouldn't get on one; I'm not a very adventurous person!

I'd date someone younger or older; age doesn't matter to me. Or looks, really - it's all about maturity.

Buddha means awareness, the awareness of body and mind that prevents evil from arising in either.