My dogs can't do anything--and what a relief. I don't make any demands of them, and I don't try to shape them or their future. For the most part, I trust them to make the right choices for themselves. I always look forward to seeing them, and I love just watching them sleep. What a great relationship.

Everything I've ever done that's valuable is something I was afraid to try.

When I was little, my parents really only wanted me to be a scientist or a doctor; they had never even heard of law school. I think even these days if you were to tell your mother you want to be a fashion designer, or an artist or a writer, a lot of Asian parents would be alarmed because they don't think that's a secure career.

Everything I do as a mother builds on a foundation of love and compassion.

Unlike Western parents, reminding my child of Lord Voldemort didn't bother me.

I sort of feel like people are not that honest about their own parenting. Take any teenage household; tell me there is not yelling and conflict.

Be modest, be humble, be simple.Make sure you come in first so that you have something to be humble about.