We have learned the simple truth, as Emerson said, that "The only way to have a friend is to be one."

If you cry over a guy, then your friends can't date him. It can't even be considered.

A real friend or mentor isn't on your payroll.

All my lovers asked me why they couldn't replace Mary, but it's simply impossible. The only friend I've got is Mary and I don't want anybody else. To me, she was my common-law wife. To me, it was a marriage. We believe in each other, that's enough for me.

Joni and I go back a long ways. Not all the way back, but pretty far. I've been in a car with Joni. Joni was driving a Lincoln. Excellent driver. I felt safe.

I like friends who have independent minds because they tend to make you see problems from all angles.