With the start of the new year comes that time-honoured tradition – New Year’s resolutions, when we are strong in our resolve to make the new year better, more successful, more exciting. In wishing you an abundant 2013, I would like to share some inspiring words of wisdom from women who ruled Hollywood once upon a time.

“To fulfill a dream, to be allowed to sweat over lonely labour, to be given a chance to create, is the meat and potatoes of life. The money is the gravy.”

– Bette Davis

“The river is constantly turning and bending and you never know where it’s going to go and where you’ll wind up. Following the bend in the river and staying on your own path means that you are on the right track. Don’t let anyone deter you from that.”

– Eartha Kitt

“I decided, very early on, just to accept life unconditionally; I never expected it to do anything special for me, yet I seemed to accomplish far more than I had ever hoped. Most of the time it just happened to me without my ever seeking it.”

– Audrey Hepburn

 “I think your whole life shows in your face and you should be proud of that.”

– Lauren Bacall

“After all these years, I am still involved in the process of self-discovery. It’s better to explore life and make mistakes than to play it safe.  Mistakes are part of the dues one pays for a full life.”

– Sophia Loren

Best wishes – may 2013 be your best year yet!