We have the potential to help people out of poverty, out of disease, out of slavery and out of conflict. Too often we turn the other way because we think there's nothing we can do.

My mother was raised very, very strict Catholic in the Midwest. There was so much fear and intimidation [in the faith]. So, growing up, I was always looking for my connection. I've found myself praying before meals, before bed; there's always been this gratitude for things that are bigger than me.

Sometimes I've gotten photographs back and people have literally shaven off pieces of me, and I tell them to put it back.

Rarely, I think, do you find a relationship where you can experience things equally.

I really like to live my life in a low-key fashion.

I like to do outdoorsy things: hikes, trails, running, swimming. I love the sun. I'm all about the warmth.

I love being a mom. And I think what I love the most is the way it makes me think about what's important and what's not important. What to fight for and what to just be cool with. What it is that I'm teaching through example and what it is that I was taught that I don't want to teach.