Someone said that Nora had a knack for making the most ordinary people also the most extraordinary characters. I know that this was not just a talent, but also the heart of Nora Ephron: an amazingly brilliant woman who was sensationally kind and relatable.
How many writers are known for their writing in so many forms, and whose names evoke a certain expectation of smarts, savvy and fun? Very few. The Ephron Effect is this: By being true to yourself, and being open to change, you will be an inspiration.
I'll always consider these twelve aphorisms some of Nora's wisest words.
What I really love about her and what I wish I'd thanked her for, is not letting all that cleverness and wit get the better of her. I so wish I'd thanked her for not allowing her hurts and betrayals to make her shriveled and bitter and mean-spirited.
Nora Ephron's voice was one that led me, a young Black gay man from North Carolina, to find my way to New York City many years ago.
I have been a long-time fan of Nora Ephron's work, and today I would like to honor her by showcasing her words. A magnificent craftsman of words, she taught us much...
Ephron wrote with cool clarity about aging, and physical appearance, and failed relationships. She wrote with cool clarity about what it's like to be a woman.
Not only is Ephron's death a loss to the written word, it's also a loss to women everywhere who aspire to use words to tell stories, make people laugh and turn dark moments into lighter ones.
Her risky writing liberated me, made me feel that it was alright not to aspire to be a war correspondent, but to dream of artfully capturing the life in front of me.
Nora Ephron's success as a humor writer stands as a permanent rebuttal to any writer who decides to script another "women aren't funny" headline.
Her heroines were witty and perceptive even while being vulnerable and appealing; they were independent and capable, yet filled with that weird fear of overdoing everything or doing everything wrong that engulfs the most stunningly competent woman.
Has any screenwriter ever put more women writing on the screen than Nora Ephron? Most in Hollywood would shy from something so mundane. But Ephron, the daughter and sister of writers, never did.
Arianna appeared on "Piers Morgan Tonight" with "The View's" Barbara Walters on Wednesday evening to share their memories of writer-director Nora Ephr...
Nora's films embody the ability we possess to maximize our unique potential each day. As Nora expressed, "Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim."
Nora Ephron wrote about aging with honestly so that the rest of us could feel better about our necks, our knees and our plastic surgery choices.
This week we honor the woman who worked, lived and breathed NYC into the rest of us. Thank you, Nora Ephron -- we will miss you.
