Animals, they are one of the most beautiful gifts we have and, you know, if there are people that have compassion, there are very few people that put their money into animal rescue organizations. And if there is someone that has that passion, animals need all the help they can get.

I love Dexter. I love Top Chef. I can't wait for it to come back. I love Friday Night Lights. I think TV is in a great place right now. It's definitely getting better and better. I think there is some of the most complete writing for women and female characters, they're done in television production and not really film production.

My biggest surprise when I became a mom was how I had so much love inside me to give to someone.

Time is an amazing enigma in which seeds that were planted can turn into a vibrant garden if properly pruned.

It's with a heavy heart that I have decided that I can't relocate. I have two babies under 4. Being a mother and wife comes first, and I just cannot uproot my children and separate the family by moving away. I will miss this job desperately and wish everyone the absolute best.

I've dated the sweet mama's boy, the musician rocker, the struggling artist - basically a lot of people without jobs.

I'm a big believer in, no matter what you go through in life, as long as you can laugh your way through it, you're going to be okay.