For each chromosome contributed by the sperm there is a corresponding chromosome contributed by the egg, there are two chromosomes of each kind, which together constitute a pair.

Two years work wasted, I have been breeding those flies for all that time and I've got nothing out of it.

One of the most amazing developments in the history of biology.

For each chromosome contributed by the sperm there is a corresponding chromosome contributed by the egg, there are two chromosomes of each kind, which together constitute a pair.

The egg of every species of animal or plant carries a definite number of bodies called chromosomes. The sperm carries the same number. Consequently, when the sperm unites with the egg, the fertilized egg will contain the double number of chromosomes.

Amanda Bynes and I have become close since filming 'Hairspray.' It's so weird because I grew up watching her.

Warren and I are friends, but working with him had been difficult.

Imitation is flattery, and The Hills Have Eyes is a classic.

All of the generations go to what is chic for them and theater seems to be an older generations art form.

I've shared the fate of many working mothers; I felt guilty like them.

Some people would call me a workaholic. I don't consider this time: I just love my work so much, so it's my real hobby, OK? And, yeah, getting some play during working hours for which you are paid is the best job I can recommend for anyone around!

Our comedies are not to be laughed at.

As you evolve and develop your psychic abilities, you will enter into perceptions of life, truth, beauty and you will gain a power to live your life in an intelligent, perceptive and strong way.

If you told me I could only do one thing, I would choose live concerts.

When language fails, violence becomes a language; I never had that feeling.

The first time I ask him, have you had your cheekbones raised, have you had your nose changed? He denied it all. I was asking him to compare his face with what it looked like years ago.

The writing is really important in books that affect me. I read for the writing. The story is usually of less interest to me. It's the words that break your heart.

Never make a major decision based solely on money.

Remedy your deficiencies, and your merits will take care of themselves.

I'm really picky.

There are the people who overthink making mix CDs and playlists, and how that works generationally is all really interesting to me.

For me to be a billion-dollar author, I need to have people buying my books at Wal-Mart.

To speak against religion (the Christian) is breaking down the bond of good government.

Shortly before I turned 37 and my older daughter turned 3, I was diagnosed with breast cancer: stage III of IV.

I'm a bit weird.

Every person I killed I strongly believe that they were bad. When I do go face God there is going to be lots of things I will have to account for but killing any of those people is not one of them.

I always considered myself a minor writer. My province is small, and I try to explore it very, very thoroughly.

Loving a baby is a circular business, a kind of feedback loop. The more you give the more you get and the more you get, the more you feel like giving.

I liked in television that you do some work, then you perform, then you stop and you have a break because they have to set up lights, and then you do some more work. I really liked the pace of it; it really agreed with me.