“In the middle and late 50′s I was in hospitals constantly. I was committed every time I drew a breath or took an extra twelve pills–which never affected me much because I’m not suicidal.”

“I take steroids because they help me an extra 5 percent. Women take the (contraception) pill. They are somewhat similar. I do it under a doctor's supervision. (1974)”

Arnold Schwarzenegger (1947) actor, businessman and politician of Austrian-American heritage

“The reason why I wouldn’t commit suicide… well, the main reason now is ’cos I have a baby and I would never commit suicide because of her. But to me, committing suicide from a nihilistic point of view is pointless, because we’re all gonna die anyway, so why not just hang around and see what happens? D’you know what I mean? If something is inevitable, why board the plane early?”

Chris Martin (1977) musician, co-founder of Coldplay

“In my forty-five years of forming men’s groups, I have never heard of a man who was actively involved in a men’s group being hospitalized for depression, or commit suicide.”

Warren Farrell (1943) author, spokesperson, expert witness, political candidate

“I took the candy wrappers shamefacedly, and felt the extra ten pounds sag around my middle as I held these flags of defeat.”

Ray Bradbury (1920–2012) American writer

“I don't so much mind that newspapers are dying - it's watching them commit suicide that pisses me off.”

Molly Ivins (1944–2007) American journalist

“Why don't I commit suicide? Because I am as sick of death as I am of life.”

Emil M. Cioran (1911–1995) Romanian philosopher and essayist

“I remember when I moved in you
And the holy dove she was moving too,
And every single breath that we drew was
Hallelujah.”

Leonard Cohen (1934–2016) Canadian poet and singer-songwriter

“I would feel real trapped in this life if I didn't know I could commit suicide at any time.”

Hunter S. Thompson (1937–2005) American journalist and author

“When I took the pills, I wanted to kill someone I hated. I didn't know that other Veronikas existed inside me, Veronikas that I could love.”

Paulo Coelho (1947) Brazilian lyricist and novelist