Every time I decide I want a child I get another pet. I have 3 dogs, 13 birds and 3 horses, what does that tell you?

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.

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.

Plan ahead! Prepare dishes ahead of time if you can. Keep it simple. Most importantly, have fun and enjoy your guests.

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

I keep a journal/day planner, which really helps me stay organized and focused.

A big part of life is realizing what you're good at.