You never know when some small thing will lead to a big idea. Travel is very inspirational - but it's in the ordinary that I find my themes of love and work and family.

Moments are history. If you have enough of them, they become a story.

A good mother is irreplaceable.

I have held the following jobs: office temp, ticket seller in movie theatre, cook in restaurant, nanny, and phone installer at the Super Bowl in New Orleans.

This is one of those times when explaining a feeling cannot measure up to actually having the feeling

Food is so important - it sustains us, it provides a social focal point, and it is fun. I cannot unravel the difference between love in my family and the preparation of food because they are so closely woven.

Beware the things of this world that can mean everything or nothing.